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Overview |
Spalding | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,539 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,961 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Spalding | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 807 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 796 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 853/1103 | 934/1084 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Spalding | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Spalding | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (2,294 students vs. 1,555 students)
Spalding vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Spalding University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Spalding than Freed Hardeman University ($27,450.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Spalding ($18,267 vs. $25,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 0.7% lower than costs at Freed Hardeman University ($8,480 vs. $8,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Spalding University ($18,798 vs. $17,961)
Spalding vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding 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 Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 131 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Freed-Hardeman University (90.6%)
Spalding vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Spalding University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,700)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Spalding graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding 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/