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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Lipscomb Chapman UCSD Freed-Hardeman University USF Loyola Marymount| Harding University | Point Loma Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | PLNU | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1170/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harding University | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | PLNU | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 4,319 students)
Harding University vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or PLNU?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 79.6% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at PLNU than Harding University ($40,400.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than PLNU ($19,558 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 47.8% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($7,984 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Harding University ($19,422 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 13 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or PLNU? 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 PLNU and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Harding University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,800)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/