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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 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 |
Jacksonville State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 2,330 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 143.2% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Jacksonville State University ($24,300.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Freed-Hardeman University ($11,953 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 8.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville State University ($7,950 vs. $8,640)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 71.4% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($17,349 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 39 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Jacksonville State University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/