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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | BC | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Freed-Hardeman University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | BC | ||
| 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,421 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at BC than Freed Hardeman University ($38,800.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than BC ($18,556 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 74% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($7,950 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 96.8% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($34,142 vs. $17,349)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 67 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at BC (3.61)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than BC (90.4%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or BC? 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 BC and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Freed Hardeman University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/