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Overview |
Harding University | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Harding University | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Quincy 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 Quincy University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,307 students)
Harding University vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Quincy University?
- Quincy University is 42% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Quincy University than Harding University ($31,940.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Harding University ($11,985 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 43.3% lower than costs at Quincy University ($7,984 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 111.5% larger than aid received Harding University ($31,052 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 125 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- Quincy University has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Quincy 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 Quincy University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Quincy University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $700 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,800)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/