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Overview |
Harding University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Harding University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Harding University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,577 students)
Harding University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 108.8% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.8% higher at St. Kate's than Harding University ($46,976.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than St. Kate's ($19,558 vs. $19,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 24% lower than costs at St Catherine University ($7,984 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 152.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($37,012 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 103 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or St. Kate's? 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. Kate's and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Harding University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $44,800)
- Harding University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Harding University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/