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UAFS Harding University University of Central Arkansas Lipscomb Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Faulkner Arkansas Arkansas State University Union University Central UALR UNO| Arkansas Tech University | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
ATU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 2,294 students)
ATU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 317% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Arkansas Tech University ($25,000.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Freed-Hardeman University ($11,443 vs. $18,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 15.4% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,540 vs. $9,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 94.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($18,798 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Freed-Hardeman University (90.6%)
ATU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $3,600 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/