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Overview |
Harding University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,688 students)
Harding University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Harding University ($38,898.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($19,558 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 42.5% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($7,984 vs. $11,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Harding University ($26,523 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 14 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (3.7)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Harding University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/