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Overview |
MC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
MC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
MC | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,330 students)
MC vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Mississippi College ($24,300.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than MC ($18,556 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 48.7% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($7,950 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($17,349 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC 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 MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 5 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MC (3.56)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Freed Hardeman University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,700)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- MC 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 MC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/