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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,330 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 82.4% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Freed Hardeman University ($44,330.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Mount St. Mary's University ($18,556 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 80.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($7,950 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 108.4% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($36,155 vs. $17,349)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 88 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Freed Hardeman University (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Freed Hardeman University and Mount St. Mary's University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/