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Overview |
Auburn | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Auburn | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,330 students)
Auburn vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 133.8% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Auburn than Freed Hardeman University ($31,176.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Auburn ($18,556 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 88.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($7,950 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 77.2% larger than aid received Auburn University ($17,349 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn 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 Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 117 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Freed Hardeman University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $40,700)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/