Harding vs. Sonoma State
The following statements compare Harding University and Sonoma State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Harding's tuition ($25,962) is more expensive than Sonoma State ($21,224).
- Harding's acceptance rate (70.52%) is lower than Sonoma State (93.43%).
- Harding has higher yield (44.62%) than Sonoma State (8.31%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,150.
- Harding's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Sonoma State (17 to 1).
- Sonoma State (5,891 students) is larger than Harding (4,696 students) with more enrolled students.
- Harding ($16,442) has higher amount of financial aid than Sonoma State ($10,379).
- Harding's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Sonoma State (58%).

Harding University
Private, 4 years • Searcy, AR #300 National Universities, #7 in Arkansas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$25,962
Financial Aid
$16,442
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
70.52% Acceptance Rate
44.62% Yield
Enrollment
3,536 Undergraduate
1,160 Graduate
642 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
267 Faculties (full-time)
762 Staffs (full-time)
$71,736 Faculty Salary
$48,892 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$8,624 In-State
$21,224 out-of-state
$21,224 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,379
Test Scores
Admission
93.43% Acceptance Rate
8.31% Yield
Enrollment
5,272 Undergraduate
619 Graduate
210 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
227 Faculties (full-time)
791 Staffs (full-time)
$114,984 Faculty Salary
$87,114 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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