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Overview |
Harding University | NSU | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Harding University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 955/1135 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Harding University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or NSU?
- Harding University is 334.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Harding University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($22,500.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Harding University ($14,238 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 28.6% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($7,984 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 54.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($14,682 vs. $9,499)
Harding University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 127 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or NSU? 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 NSU and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $6,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $5,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/