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Overview |
Marietta College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 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 |
Marietta College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marietta College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Marietta College is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Marietta College than Freed Hardeman University ($36,956.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Marietta College ($18,556 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 50.3% lower than costs at Marietta College ($7,950 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 65.9% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($28,786 vs. $17,349)
Marietta College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta 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 Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 1 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Marietta College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta 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 Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/