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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,330 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or Tennessee Tech?
- Freed Hardeman University is 185.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Tennessee Technological University ($24,300.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Freed-Hardeman University ($15,188 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 32.1% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($7,950 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 104.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($17,349 vs. $8,471)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 1 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is the same as at Tennessee Technological University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,700)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/