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LHU Harding University Lipscomb Faulkner Union University| Mississippi University for Women | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MUW | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MUW | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
MUW | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
MUW | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 2,330 students)
MUW vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 212.9% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.9% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Mississippi University for Women ($24,300.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Freed-Hardeman University ($12,691 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 3.3% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($7,950 vs. $8,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 75.5% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($17,349 vs. $9,887)
MUW vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW 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 MUW .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 89 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
MUW vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $2,900 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/