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Overview |
Lipscomb | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Lipscomb | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,330 students)
Lipscomb vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Lipscomb University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Lipscomb than Freed Hardeman University ($34,304.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Lipscomb ($18,556 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 76.6% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($7,950 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($24,404 vs. $17,349)
Lipscomb vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 75 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Freed Hardeman University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,700)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/