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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | TCU | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Freed-Hardeman University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 2,330 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 121.8% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at TCU than Freed Hardeman University ($53,890.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than TCU ($18,556 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 79.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($7,950 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 61.7% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($28,048 vs. $17,349)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 119 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming TCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than TCU (56.1%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or TCU? 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 TCU and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Freed Hardeman University (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,700)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/