Arkansas Tech University (ATU) vs Harding University

Arkansas Tech University and Harding University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Arkansas, offer distinct educational experiences. Arkansas Tech, located in Russellville, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Harding, situated in Searcy, stands out for its strong emphasis on Christian values and its affiliation with the Churches of Christ. While Arkansas Tech excels in engineering and business programs, Harding shines in nursing, education, and Bible studies. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional academic offerings, to determine which university aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	Arkansas Tech University	Harding University
Overview
Location	Russellville, Arkansas	Searcy, Arkansas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	84.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.4%	54.1%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	1050 - 1300
ACT range	N/A	20 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		23.0%
Students submitting ACT score		80.0%
Total number of applicants	6,218	2,200
Total number of admissions given out	5,868	1,191
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,396	748
Yield rate	23.8%	62.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,125 Out of state: $32,861	$34,538
Average net price	$11,097	$20,533
Tuition	In state: $5,736 Out of state: $11,472	$21,690
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,996 Meal plan: $4,000	Room/dormitory: $4,068 Meal plan: $4,658
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $8,425	97.0% Average amount $12,769
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $6,090	45.0% Average amount $5,607
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $8,627	6.0% Average amount $12,585

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,901 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	3,684 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%
Graduate students	739 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%	1,289 Men 34.0% Women 66.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	6.2%	N/A
International students	2.2%	6.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	2,100	2,867
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Missouri Tennessee	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Education Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Education Business Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.8%	67.2%
Dropout rate	30.2%	31.7%
Transferred out	22.2%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,093 Year 2: $54,974 Year 3: $63,833 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,586 Year 2: $57,955 Year 3: $59,678 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,980 Year 2: $45,808 Year 3: $58,934 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,665 Year 2: $52,607 Year 3: $58,602 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,486 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $54,362 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,609 Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $53,009 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,819 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,990 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,415 Year 2: $40,222 Year 3: $42,597 Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,633 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $41,833 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,931 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $41,419	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $117,748 Year 2: $124,539 Year 3: $127,639 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,011 Year 2: $106,978 Year 3: $105,028 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,933 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $88,179 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $69,415 Year 2: $68,618 Year 3: $71,365 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,335 Year 2: $66,104 Year 3: $69,942 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,533 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $67,054 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,156 Year 2: $52,733 Year 3: $65,082 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,219 Year 2: $57,047 Year 3: $64,125 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,088 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $62,592 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,124 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $60,778

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