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Overview |
Alabama State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (3,870 students vs. 2,294 students)
Alabama State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 200.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Alabama State University ($25,000.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Freed-Hardeman University ($13,504 vs. $18,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Freed Hardeman University ($7,690 vs. $8,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 71.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($18,798 vs. $10,971)
Alabama State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 State .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 257 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Freed-Hardeman University (90.6%)
Alabama State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Alabama State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $29,500)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $6,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,091)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/