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Overview |
Harding University | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1065/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 26% |
Students |
Harding University | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Ogelthorpe | ||
| 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 Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,491 students)
Harding University vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 94.3% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than Harding University ($43,710.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Ogelthorpe ($19,558 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 80.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($7,984 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 151.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($36,867 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 5 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Ogelthorpe? 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 Ogelthorpe and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Oglethorpe University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,800)
- Oglethorpe University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oglethorpe 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 Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/