Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GS Harding University Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University Lipscomb TROY Faulkner Albany State University Union University| Columbus State University | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Columbus State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | fhu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Columbus State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $25,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 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 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Columbus State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Columbus State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Columbus 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 2,294 students)
Columbus State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 472% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Columbus State University ($25,000.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Freed-Hardeman University ($11,384 vs. $18,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 31.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,540 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 126.5% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($18,798 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 140 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Freed-Hardeman University (90.6%)
Columbus State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Columbus State University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,400)
- Freed Hardeman University and Columbus State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Freed Hardeman University and Columbus State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/