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Overview |
Freed-Hardeman University | WLC | ||
| Location | Henderson, TN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Freed-Hardeman University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,300 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,300 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,556 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,349 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Freed-Hardeman University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,067 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 973 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Freed-Hardeman University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Freed-Hardeman University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Freed-Hardeman University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Freed-Hardeman University | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,086 students)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Freed-Hardeman University or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at WLC than Freed Hardeman University ($33,210.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than WLC ($18,556 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 43.1% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($7,950 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 33.3% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($23,128 vs. $17,349)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Freed-Hardeman University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Freed-Hardeman University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is the same at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Freed-Hardeman University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Freed-Hardeman University or WLC? 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 WLC and Freed-Hardeman University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Freed Hardeman University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,700)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WLC 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/