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Overview |
Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 2,330 students)
Alabama vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 118.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Alabama than Freed Hardeman University ($31,460.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Alabama ($18,556 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 81.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($7,950 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 10.6% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($17,349 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 80 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Freed Hardeman University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $9,200 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $40,700)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama 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/