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Overview |
Eastern | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 |
Eastern | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,330 students)
Eastern vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 154.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Eastern Kentucky University ($24,300.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Freed-Hardeman University ($10,806 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 30.3% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,950 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 63.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($17,349 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 73 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/