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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 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 |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 2,330 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 225% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Missouri State University Springfield ($24,300.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Freed-Hardeman University ($17,677 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 23% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($7,950 vs. $9,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 115.5% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($17,349 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 11 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Freed Hardeman University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,400 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,700)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/