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Overview |
Harding University | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,399 students)
Harding University vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than Harding University ($29,330.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($19,558 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 3.3% lower than costs at Oklahoma Baptist University ($7,984 vs. $8,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Harding University ($20,947 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 93 points higher than at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (3.68)
- Oklahoma Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (47.3%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma Baptist University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Oklahoma Baptist University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Baptist University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,875 vs. $27,000)
- Oklahoma Baptist University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/