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Overview |
Harding University | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Harding University | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Harding University | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | McKendree 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 McKendree University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,960 students)
Harding University vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or McKendree University?
- McKendree University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at McKendree University than Harding University ($32,020.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than McKendree University ($19,558 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 45.2% lower than costs at McKendree University ($7,984 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Harding University ($24,145 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 129 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or McKendree 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 McKendree University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than McKendree University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/