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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | SVU | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,053 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or SVU?
- Freed Hardeman University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Southern Virginia University ($24,300.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than SVU ($18,556 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 15.1% lower than costs at Southern Virginia University ($7,950 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 111.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($17,349 vs. $8,188)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 60 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or SVU? 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 SVU and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Southern Virginia University (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/