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Overview |
Mississippi State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 2,330 students)
Mississippi State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 162.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Mississippi State than Freed Hardeman University ($25,294.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Freed-Hardeman University ($15,364 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 37.9% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($7,950 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($17,349 vs. $14,252)
Mississippi State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 39 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Mississippi State 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 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Freed Hardeman University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,700)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/