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Overview |
NKU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
NKU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 2,330 students)
NKU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 138% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Northern Kentucky University ($24,300.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Freed-Hardeman University ($7,259 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 41.5% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,950 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($17,349 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 33 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at NKU (3.42)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $1,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/