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Overview |
Lycoming College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 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 |
Lycoming College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Lycoming College is 83.3% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Lycoming College than Freed Hardeman University ($44,544.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Lycoming College ($18,556 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 78.4% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($7,950 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 145% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($42,509 vs. $17,349)
Lycoming College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College 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 Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 67 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College 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 Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/