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Overview |
Harding University | Milikin | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #436 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 930/1200 | ||
| 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 | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Milikin | ||
| 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 Milikin based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,807 students)
Harding University vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 81.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at Milikin than Harding University ($40,740.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Harding University ($10,492 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 60.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($7,984 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 107.9% larger than aid received Harding University ($30,528 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 66 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Milikin? 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 Milikin and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Harding University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,800)
- Millikin University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Millikin University and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/