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Overview |
Harding University | Wabash College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Crawfordsville, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | wabash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Wabash College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $46,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $22,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $37,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Wabash College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,914 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1122/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | Wabash College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Wabash College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Wabash College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Wabash College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Wabash College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 835 students)
Harding University vs. Wabash College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Wabash College?
- Wabash College is 107.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at Wabash College than Harding University ($46,600.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Wabash College ($19,558 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 56.6% lower than costs at Wabash College ($7,984 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 152.8% larger than aid received Harding University ($37,119 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Wabash College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Wabash College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wabash College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 10 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Wabash College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Wabash College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Wabash College? 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 Wabash College and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Harding University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $44,800)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/