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Overview |
Springfield College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,330 students)
Springfield College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Springfield College is 69.3% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Springfield College than Freed Hardeman University ($41,128.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Springfield College ($18,556 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 72.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($7,950 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 63.6% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($28,376 vs. $17,349)
Springfield College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College 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 Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 59 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,700)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/