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Overview |
Harding University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/27 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Harding University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Harding University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,747 students)
Harding University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Harding University ($34,290.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than St. Ambrose University ($19,558 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 50.2% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($7,984 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 73.5% larger than aid received Harding University ($25,476 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 85 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Saint Ambrose University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/