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Overview |
Faulkner | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $268 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Faulkner | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 2,330 students)
Faulkner vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Faulkner University ($24,300.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Faulkner ($18,556 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 0.9% lower than costs at Faulkner University ($7,950 vs. $8,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($17,349 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner 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 Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 116 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Faulkner University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $800 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,700)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/