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Overview |
Harding University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Viterbo | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,456 students)
Harding University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Viterbo than Harding University ($30,400.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Viterbo ($19,558 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 28.5% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($7,984 vs. $10,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 40.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($20,567 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 45 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Viterbo University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $500 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo 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 Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/