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Overview |
Hiram | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,265 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,265 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,546 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,906 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 1,780 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 934/1084 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hiram | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,294 students vs. 1,011 students)
Hiram vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Hiram College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($26,265.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Hiram than Freed Hardeman University ($26,265.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Hiram ($18,267 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 35.4% lower than costs at Hiram College ($8,540 vs. $11,560)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Hiram College ($18,798 vs. $17,546)
Hiram vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram 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 Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 30 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming Hiram students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Freed-Hardeman University (90.6%)
Hiram vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram 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 Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Freed Hardeman University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/