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Overview |
Mercer | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Mercer | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,330 students)
Mercer vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Mercer University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Mercer than Freed Hardeman University ($39,408.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Mercer ($18,556 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 76.7% lower than costs at Mercer University ($7,950 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 94.5% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($33,740 vs. $17,349)
Mercer vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer 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 Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 116 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Freed Hardeman University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $40,700)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/