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Overview |
Franciscan | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Franciscan | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,330 students)
Franciscan vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 26% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Franciscan than Freed Hardeman University ($30,620.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Franciscan ($18,556 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 18.1% lower than costs at Franciscan University of Steubenville ($7,950 vs. $9,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($17,349 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan 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 Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 64 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Freed Hardeman University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $900 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/