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Overview |
AAMU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | 934/1084 | ||
| 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 |
AAMU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $268 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AAMU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | 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
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (6,614 students vs. 2,294 students)
AAMU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 190.4% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Alabama A & M University ($25,000.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Freed-Hardeman University ($14,064 vs. $18,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 33.5% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,540 vs. $11,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 61.9% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($18,798 vs. $11,612)
AAMU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 251 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than AAMU (66.2%)
AAMU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Alabama A & M University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $6,400 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $34,300)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($268 vs. $361)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/