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Overview |
Harding University | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #770 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Harding University | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,026 students)
Harding University vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Louisiana College?
- Harding University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Harding University than Louisiana College ($22,500.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Harding University ($14,566 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 4.4% lower than costs at Harding University ($7,646 vs. $7,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Harding University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($14,682 vs. $13,650)
Harding University vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 166 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Louisiana 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 Louisiana College and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Louisiana College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $800 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,800)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/