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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 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
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 2,330 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 246.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($24,300.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Freed-Hardeman University ($14,056 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 1.8% lower than costs at Freed Hardeman University ($7,809 vs. $7,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 86.2% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($17,349 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 113 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/