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Overview |
Harding University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,610 students)
Harding University vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 111.2% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Luther- Norse than Harding University ($47,510.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Luther- Norse ($19,558 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 33.6% lower than costs at Luther College ($7,984 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 141.4% larger than aid received Harding University ($35,441 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 44 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Harding University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,800)
- Luther College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/