- Harding University is a private school while Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Harding University has more expensive tuition of $24,888 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
- Arkansas State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than Harding University (72.12%).
- Harding University has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than Arkansas State (1,100).
- Arkansas State is larger with 13,190 students than Harding University (4,805 students).
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| #1 in Arkansas | Rankings | #3 in Arkansas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Searcy, AR | Location | Jonesboro, AR |
| Known as | Arkansas State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,888 | Undergraduate | $7,754 Arkansas residents $13,826 out-of-state |
| $13,684 | Graduate | $6,980 Arkansas residents $12,416 out-of-state |
| $12,751 | Financial Aid | $8,371 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 72.12% | Acceptance Rate | 66.02% |
| 64.77% | Yield | 38.03% |
| 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,805 | Total Students | 13,190 |
| 3,523 | Undergraduate | 8,201 |
| 1,282 | Graduate | 4,989 |
| 819 | Online Enrollment | 5,823 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $47,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,818) $4,208 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
| ✔ (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 | 15 to 1 |
| 303 Full-time 116 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 536 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 808 Full-time 173 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,569 Full-time 378 Part-time |
| $67,459 for Faculties $45,031 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,895 for Faculties $44,531 Part-time |