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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | AMU | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Freed-Hardeman University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,310 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at AMU than Freed Hardeman University ($25,168.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than AMU ($18,556 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 68.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($7,950 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 23% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($21,341 vs. $17,349)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 3 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than AMU (44.2%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or AMU? 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 AMU and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Ave Maria University (50% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $3,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $26,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/