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Xavier University of Dayton Lipscomb Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami Freed-Hardeman University ONU Denison Wooster| Harding University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | JCU | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Harding University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,922 students)
Harding University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 102.2% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at JCU than Harding University ($45,490.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than JCU ($19,558 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 65.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($7,984 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 107.2% larger than aid received Harding University ($30,415 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 8 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or JCU? 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 JCU and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Harding University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/