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Overview |
Butler | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Butler | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,330 students)
Butler vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Butler University is 78.9% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Butler than Freed Hardeman University ($43,470.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Butler ($18,556 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 91.9% lower than costs at Butler University ($7,950 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($25,728 vs. $17,349)
Butler vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler 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 Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 108 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler 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 Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Freed Hardeman University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $27,700 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/