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Overview |
KSU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
KSU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 43% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
KSU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
KSU | 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 495.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Kennesaw State University ($24,300.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Freed-Hardeman University ($15,451 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 44.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($7,950 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 236.2% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($17,349 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU 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 KSU .
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Kennesaw State University (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/