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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,330 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 140.1% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($24,300.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than UA Huntsville ($18,556 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 39.9% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($7,950 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 93.1% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($17,349 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 120 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $9,800 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,700)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville 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/