- Harding University is a private school while University of Arkansas (Arkansas) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Arkansas has more expensive tuition of $28,772 than Harding University ($24,888).
- Arkansas has tighter acceptance rate of 65.96% than Harding University (72.12%).
- Harding University has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than Arkansas (1,110).
- Arkansas is larger with 30,936 students than Harding University (4,805 students).
Harding University View More Rivals | University of Arkansas View More Rivals | |
| #1 in Arkansas | Rankings | #113 in National Universities #2 in Arkansas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Searcy, AR | Location | Fayetteville, AR |
| Known as | Arkansas | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,888 | Undergraduate | $9,748 Arkansas residents $28,772 out-of-state |
| $13,684 | Graduate | $12,160 Arkansas residents $30,220 out-of-state |
| $12,751 | Financial Aid | $8,877 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 72.12% | Acceptance Rate | 65.96% |
| 64.77% | Yield | 35.37% |
| 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,805 | Total Students | 30,936 |
| 3,523 | Undergraduate | 26,269 |
| 1,282 | Graduate | 4,667 |
| 819 | Online Enrollment | 3,361 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $47,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,818) $4,208 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200) $7,968 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,818 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 303 Full-time 116 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,270 Full-time 176 Part-time |
| 808 Full-time 173 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,999 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| $67,459 for Faculties $45,031 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,406 for Faculties $58,549 Part-time |