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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 2,330 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or Memphis?
- Freed Hardeman University is 190.9% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than University of Memphis ($24,300.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Freed-Hardeman University ($13,873 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 27.4% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($7,950 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 80.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($17,349 vs. $9,625)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 72 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than University of Memphis (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,500 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,700)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/