by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Harding degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Harding measures up.
Harding is ranked #1,848 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Arkansas, it ranks #41 of 47 for value.
These Harding majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #3 of 5 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | #4 of 8 |
| Retail and Sales | #8 of 27 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | #13 of 45 |
| Biblical Studies | #13 of 45 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | #13 of 45 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | #17 of 94 |
| Drama & Dance Education | #32 of 53 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #40 of 72 |
| Teacher Education | #41 of 47 |
Below is the detailed Harding value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Harding University is ranked #3 out of #50 in Arkansas for quality and #41 out of #47 for Arkansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Harding financial aid page to be sure.
Harding University is ranked #1,848 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Harding University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Harding costs about $23,176. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $92,705 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $39,569 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,130 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,176 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $92,705 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Harding net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Harding costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Harding degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $158,276 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,705 | #1,848 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $88,520 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $158,276 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,705 | #41 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $88,520 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Harding shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,473 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,466 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,528 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,084 |
| Over $110K | $23,563 |
About 94% of Harding undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,442 per year. Get more details on the Harding financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Harding net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.