- Both Harding University and Central Baptist College (CBC) are private.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Harding University has more expensive tuition of $24,888 than CBC ($19,680).
- CBC has tighter acceptance rate of 67.55% than Harding University (72.12%).
- Harding University has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than CBC (960).
- Harding University is larger with 4,805 students than CBC (564 students).
Harding University View More Rivals | Central Baptist College View More Rivals | |
| #1 in Arkansas | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Searcy, AR | Location | Conway, AR |
| Known as | CBC | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,888 | Undergraduate | $19,680 |
| $13,684 | Graduate | |
| $12,751 | Financial Aid | $10,314 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 72.12% | Acceptance Rate | 67.55% |
| 64.77% | Yield | 53.13% |
| 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 960 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,805 | Total Students | 564 |
| 3,523 | Undergraduate | 564 |
| 1,282 | Graduate | 0 |
| 819 | Online Enrollment | 46 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 39% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 43% |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $47,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,818) $4,208 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 192) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,818 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 303 Full-time 116 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 27 Full-time 75 Part-time |
| 808 Full-time 173 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 78 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| $67,459 for Faculties $45,031 Part-time | Average Salary | $49,427 for Faculties $44,512 Part-time |