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Overview |
Morehead State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,618 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,518 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,386 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,942 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,017 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,802 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,818 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 7,241 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 934/1084 | |||
| 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 |
Morehead State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | 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
- Morehead State University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (8,618 students vs. 2,294 students)
Morehead State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 162.7% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $9,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Morehead State University ($25,000.00 vs. $14,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Freed-Hardeman University ($10,017 vs. $18,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 4.7% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($8,540 vs. $8,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 46.8% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($18,798 vs. $12,802)
Morehead State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State University 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 Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 54 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Morehead State University (3.52)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Morehead State University (82.1%)
Morehead State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State University 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 Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Morehead State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/