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Overview |
Shorter | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Shorter | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Shorter University ($24,300.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Freed-Hardeman University ($13,490 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 18.2% lower than costs at Shorter University ($7,950 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($20,057 vs. $17,349)
Shorter vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 132 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Shorter vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Shorter University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,418)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/