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Overview |
Harding University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Hannibal, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | hlg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $20,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $16,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Harding University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 228 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 45.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1067/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| 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 Hannibal-LaGrange University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 494 students)
Harding University vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Hannibal-LaGrange University?
- Hannibal LaGrange University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($24,000.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Hannibal-LaGrange University than Harding University ($24,000.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Hannibal-LaGrange University ($19,558 vs. $20,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 17.7% lower than costs at Hannibal LaGrange University ($7,984 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Hannibal LaGrange University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hannibal LaGrange University students is 12% larger than aid received Harding University ($16,439 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Hannibal-LaGrange University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hannibal-LaGrange University or Harding University .
- Hannibal-LaGrange University has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Hannibal-LaGrange University? 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 Hannibal-LaGrange University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Hannibal LaGrange University (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,500)
- Hannibal LaGrange University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hannibal-LaGrange University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/