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Overview |
Samford University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Samford University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Samford 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
- Samford University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 2,330 students)
Samford University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Samford University is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Samford University than Freed Hardeman University ($35,750.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Samford University ($18,556 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 41.7% lower than costs at Samford University ($7,950 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($20,711 vs. $17,349)
Samford University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford 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 Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 61 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Freed Hardeman University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $40,700)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Samford 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/