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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Freed-Hardeman University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,826 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Roanoke College than Freed Hardeman University ($33,510.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Roanoke College ($18,556 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 93.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($7,950 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 108.5% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($36,176 vs. $17,349)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 9 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/