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Overview |
Harding University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Harding University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Seton Hall University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 106.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Seton Hall University than Harding University ($46,380.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Seton Hall University ($19,558 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 107.1% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($7,984 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 100.5% larger than aid received Harding University ($29,443 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 10 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Harding University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $44,800)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hall 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/