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Overview |
McKendree University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- McKendree University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at McKendree University than Freed Hardeman University ($32,020.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than McKendree University ($18,556 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 45.8% lower than costs at McKendree University ($7,950 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($24,145 vs. $17,349)
McKendree University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree 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 McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 95 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Freed Hardeman University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,700)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/