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Overview |
Lesley University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lesley University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 2,330 students)
Lesley University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Lesley University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Lesley University than Freed Hardeman University ($30,514.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Lesley University ($18,556 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 140.7% lower than costs at Lesley University ($7,950 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Lesley University ($17,349 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley 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 Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 35 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley 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 Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Lesley University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/