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Lipscomb Freed-Hardeman University OBU Hendrix College Samford University John Brown University Abilene Christian University ORU Arkansas Oklahoma City University Union University Lubbock Christian University| Harding University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | OC | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Harding University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Harding University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,537 students)
Harding University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at OC than Harding University ($24,550.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than OC ($19,558 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 3.7% lower than costs at Oklahoma Christian University ($7,984 vs. $8,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Harding University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Harding University ($17,601 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 17 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or OC? 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 OC and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $3,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/