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Overview |
Newberry College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,941 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,249 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Newberry College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,269 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 3,193 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | 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 |
Newberry College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Newberry College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (2,294 students vs. 1,507 students)
Newberry College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Newberry College is 8% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Newberry College than Freed Hardeman University ($27,000.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Newberry College ($18,267 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 50.5% lower than costs at Newberry College ($8,540 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 23.7% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($23,249 vs. $18,798)
Newberry College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry 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 Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 143 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Newberry College (3.58)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Newberry College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry 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 Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Newberry College (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $34,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/