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Randolph-Macon Lipscomb Freed-Hardeman University JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University OC OBU Longwood University Hendrix College| Harding University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,826 students)
Harding University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Roanoke College than Harding University ($33,510.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Roanoke College ($19,558 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 92.5% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($7,984 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 146.4% larger than aid received Harding University ($36,176 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 43 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Harding University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- Roanoke College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/