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Overview |
Harding University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
Harding University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Ole Miss?
- Harding University is 148% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Ole Miss than Harding University ($26,292.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Harding University ($14,289 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 43.9% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($7,984 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than University of Mississippi (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 7% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($14,682 vs. $13,720)
Harding University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 17 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of Mississippi (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $7,900 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $44,800)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/