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Overview |
JCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 40% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,330 students)
JCU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- John Carroll University is 87.2% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at JCU than Freed Hardeman University ($45,490.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than JCU ($18,556 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 66% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($7,950 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 75.3% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($30,415 vs. $17,349)
JCU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 26 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Freed Hardeman University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/