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Overview |
Harding University | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Harding University | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or UL Lafayette?
- Harding University is 316.1% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Harding University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($22,500.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Harding University ($13,036 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 45.8% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($7,984 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 37.6% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($14,682 vs. $10,672)
Harding University vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 66 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $200 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/