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Overview |
Harding University | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Harding University | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1030/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 311 students)
Harding University vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Cottey College than Harding University ($23,350.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Harding University ($17,123 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 8% lower than costs at Cottey College ($7,984 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Harding University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Harding University ($17,308 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 86 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Cottey College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cottey College and Harding University.
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/