- Both University of Denver (DU) and Harding University are private.
- DU is located in Denver, CO and Harding University is located in Searcy, AR.
- DU has more expensive tuition of $59,340 than Harding University ($24,888).
- DU has tighter acceptance rate of 58.05% than Harding University (72.12%).
- DU has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than Harding University (1,160).
- DU is larger with 13,734 students than Harding University (4,805 students).
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| #76 in National Universities #3 in Colorado | Rankings | #1 in Arkansas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Searcy, AR |
DU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,340 | Undergraduate | $24,888 |
| $58,347 | Graduate | $13,684 |
| $31,610 | Financial Aid | $12,751 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 58.05% | Acceptance Rate | 72.12% |
| 13.02% | Yield | 64.77% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,734 | Total Students | 4,805 |
| 6,151 | Undergraduate | 3,523 |
| 7,583 | Graduate | 1,282 |
| 3,134 | Online Enrollment | 819 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $65,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) $9,372 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,818) $4,208 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,818 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 742 Full-time 771 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 303 Full-time 116 Part-time |
| 2,427 Full-time 911 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 808 Full-time 173 Part-time |
| $101,822 for Faculties $71,762 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,459 for Faculties $45,031 Part-time |