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Overview |
Harding University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Harding University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Harding University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Harding University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,430 students)
Harding University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 85.6% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Western New England University than Harding University ($41,750.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Western New England University ($19,558 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 83.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($7,984 vs. $14,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Harding University as Western New England University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 68.8% larger than aid received Harding University ($24,781 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 55 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Western New England 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 Western New England University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Western New England University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,800)
- Western New England University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England University and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/