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Overview |
Murray State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 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 | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 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 |
Murray State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Murray State University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Murray 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
- Murray State University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 2,330 students)
Murray State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 196.5% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Murray State University ($24,300.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Freed-Hardeman University ($11,042 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 27.8% lower than costs at Murray State University ($7,950 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Murray State University ($17,349 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray 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 Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 32 points higher than at Murray State University (1069)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Murray State University (3.57)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray 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 Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Freed Hardeman University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $300 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,400)
- Murray State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Murray State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/