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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University Texas State Harding University Baylor SU Lipscomb Trinity UTSA Faulkner Texas A&M| Freed Hardeman University | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 2,330 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 105.3% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Freed Hardeman University ($49,886.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($18,556 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 74.5% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($7,950 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 123.6% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($38,787 vs. $17,349)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 34 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Freed Hardeman University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,700)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $729 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $26,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/