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Overview |
Harding University | Eureka College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Eureka, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | eureka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Eureka College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,353 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $19,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $19,367 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Eureka College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 934 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 870/1155 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | Eureka College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Eureka College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $262 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Eureka College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Eureka College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Eureka College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 559 students)
Harding University vs. Eureka College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Eureka College?
- Eureka College is 22% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Eureka College than Harding University ($27,450.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than Harding University ($19,443 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 29.7% lower than costs at Eureka College ($7,984 vs. $10,353)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 31.9% larger than aid received Harding University ($19,367 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Eureka College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Eureka College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eureka College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 102 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Eureka College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Eureka 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 Eureka College and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Harding University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eureka College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/