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Overview |
Elon | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elon | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,330 students)
Elon vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Elon University is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Elon than Freed Hardeman University ($41,734.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Elon ($18,556 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 74.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($7,950 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 25% larger than aid received Elon University ($17,349 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon 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 Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 110 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Freed Hardeman University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,700)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/