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Overview |
Belmont | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Belmont | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Belmont | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $268 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Belmont | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 2,330 students)
Belmont vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Belmont University is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Belmont than Freed Hardeman University ($38,000.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Belmont ($18,556 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 71.9% lower than costs at Belmont University ($7,950 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($22,080 vs. $17,349)
Belmont vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont 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 Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 57 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Belmont vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont 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 Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Freed Hardeman University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,700)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/