Freed-Hardeman University vs. Memphis

Freed Hardeman University vs. University of Memphis comparison

	Freed Hardeman University	University of Memphis	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Freed-Hardeman University	Memphis
Location	Henderson, TN	Memphis, TN
Setting	Distant Town	Large City
Enrollment	2,330	21,917
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#816	#883
Religious Affiliation	Churches of Christ	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	fhu.edu	memphis.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Memphis is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 2,330 students)

Freed-Hardeman University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or Memphis?

• Freed Hardeman University is 190.9% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $8,352.00)
• Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than University of Memphis ($24,300.00 vs. $12,576.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Freed-Hardeman University ($13,873 vs. $18,556)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 27.4% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($7,950 vs. $10,126)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 80.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($17,349 vs. $9,625)

Freed-Hardeman University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Freed-Hardeman University .

• The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 72 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
• Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
• Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Memphis (3.48)
• Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)

Freed-Hardeman University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Freed-Hardeman University.

• The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than University of Memphis (50% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,500 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,700)
• University of Memphis students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
• Memphis 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 Memphis students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/