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Overview |
Valpo | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,330 students)
Valpo vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Valparaiso University is 78.6% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Valpo than Freed Hardeman University ($43,400.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Valpo ($18,556 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 65.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($7,950 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 100% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($34,706 vs. $17,349)
Valpo vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 58 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Valpo vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Freed Hardeman University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/