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Overview |
Harding University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Harding University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Harding University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,559 students)
Harding University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 126.2% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at Pacific than Harding University ($50,884.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Pacific ($19,558 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 80.5% lower than costs at Pacific University ($7,984 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Harding University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 127.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($33,340 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 45 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Pacific University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/