Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lipscomb Freed-Hardeman University Stonehill College Quinnipiac Providence Bentley Merrimack Emmanuel College OC Fairfield University OBU Hendrix College| Harding University | Saint Anselm College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Harding University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | anselm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Harding University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $43,940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Saint Anselm College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | Saint Anselm College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Harding University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Saint Anselm College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Harding University | Saint Anselm College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,977 students)
Harding University vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 95.3% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at Saint Anselm College than Harding University ($43,940.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Saint Anselm College ($19,558 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 100.4% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($7,984 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 90.3% larger than aid received Harding University ($27,936 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Harding University .
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Harding University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $44,800)
- Saint Anselm College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Anselm College and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/