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Overview |
Guilford College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $268 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Guilford College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Guilford College is 66.3% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at Guilford College than Freed Hardeman University ($40,400.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Guilford College ($18,556 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 62.3% lower than costs at Guilford College ($7,950 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 78.2% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($30,922 vs. $17,349)
Guilford College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Freed-Hardeman University? 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $400 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,300)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,635)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/