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Rollins Lipscomb Flagler CCF Freed-Hardeman University OC UCF OBU UT Barry University Hendrix College FGCU| Harding University | Stetson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Stetson 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 Stetson University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,928 students)
Harding University vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 130.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Stetson University than Harding University ($51,960.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Stetson University ($19,558 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 91.5% lower than costs at Stetson University ($7,984 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 187.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($42,150 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Harding University .
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Stetson 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 Stetson University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Harding University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $600 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,800)
- Stetson University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Stetson University and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/