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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 2,330 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 252.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.7% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($24,300.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Freed-Hardeman University ($12,011 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 27% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($7,950 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 54.6% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($17,349 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 13 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Freed-Hardeman University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Freed-Hardeman University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/