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Boise State Harding University Lipscomb Faulkner Union University Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 |
NNU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
NNU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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 NNU based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at NNU than Freed Hardeman University ($35,548.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than NNU ($18,556 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 32.1% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($7,950 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($21,411 vs. $17,349)
NNU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 45 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at NNU (3.59)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Freed Hardeman University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University and NNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Freed Hardeman University and NNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/