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Overview |
Harding University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Harding University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,330 students)
Harding University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 8% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Harding University ($24,300.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Harding University ($18,556 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 0.4% lower than costs at Harding University ($7,950 vs. $7,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Harding University ($17,349 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 34 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Freed-Hardeman University? 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Freed Hardeman University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/