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Overview |
AUM | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
AUM | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
AUM | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 40% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 2,330 students)
AUM vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 195.2% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($24,300.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Freed-Hardeman University ($13,163 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 7.9% lower than costs at Freed Hardeman University ($7,368 vs. $7,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 150.2% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($17,349 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 111 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
AUM vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $2,800 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $3,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $26,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/