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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | UTC | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,294 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,000 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,000 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,540 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,267 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,798 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,077 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 976 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 934/1084 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Freed-Hardeman University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,294 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or UTC?
- Freed Hardeman University is 203.7% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($25,000.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Freed-Hardeman University ($13,801 vs. $18,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 17.7% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($8,540 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 91.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($18,798 vs. $9,834)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 14 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UTC (3.61)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than UTC (77%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or UTC? 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 UTC and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $100 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $5,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $26,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/