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Overview |
William Carey University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmcarey.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Carey University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,500 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,500 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,463 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,271 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,331 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
William Carey University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 517 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 277 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
William Carey University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Carey University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,192 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
William Carey University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
William Carey University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
William Carey University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Carey University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 2,330 students)
William Carey University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Carey University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 80% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than William Carey University ($24,300.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than Freed-Hardeman University ($15,271 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 6.5% lower than costs at Freed Hardeman University ($7,463 vs. $7,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 30.1% larger than aid received William Carey University ($17,349 vs. $13,331)
William Carey University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Carey 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 William Carey University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 30 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming William Carey 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 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
William Carey University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Carey 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 William Carey University.
- The graduation rate at William Carey University is higher than Freed Hardeman University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from William Carey University earn on average $200 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,700)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $5,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($20,192 vs. $26,000)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/