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Overview |
ORU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,051 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oru.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ORU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,360 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,675 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ORU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,045 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
ORU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ORU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,244 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $302 | $268 |
Diversity |
ORU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
ORU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ORU | 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 2,330 students)
ORU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ORU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Oral Roberts University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at ORU than Freed Hardeman University ($31,250.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than ORU ($18,556 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 13.8% lower than costs at Oral Roberts University ($7,950 vs. $9,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($23,675 vs. $17,349)
ORU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ORU 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 ORU .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 92 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ORU (3.5)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than ORU (78.4%)
ORU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ORU 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 ORU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Freed Hardeman University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $500 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,200)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $3,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,244)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($268 vs. $302)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU 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/