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Overview |
Harding University | Newman University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | newmanu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Newman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $25,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | Newman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,454 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | |||
| 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 | Newman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Newman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $197 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Newman University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Newman University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Newman 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 Newman University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,848 students)
Harding University vs. Newman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Newman University?
- Newman University is 44% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Newman University than Harding University ($32,400.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Harding University ($18,792 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 20.8% lower than costs at Newman University ($7,984 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Harding University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 75.9% larger than aid received Harding University ($25,823 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Newman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Newman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newman University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 40 points higher than at Newman University (1095)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Newman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Newman 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 Newman University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Newman University (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Newman University students graduate with a $7,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($19,122 vs. $27,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman 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/