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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | KSU | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Freed-Hardeman University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 0 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or KSU?
- Freed Hardeman University is 495.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Kennesaw State University ($24,300.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Freed-Hardeman University ($15,451 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 44.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($7,950 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 236.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($17,349 vs. $5,161)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Freed-Hardeman University .
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than KSU (62.5%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or KSU? 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 KSU and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Kennesaw State University (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/