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Overview |
Spelman | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Spelman | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,330 students)
Spelman vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Spelman College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Spelman than Freed Hardeman University ($25,880.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Spelman ($18,556 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 97.1% lower than costs at Spelman College ($7,950 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 63.2% larger than aid received Spelman College ($17,349 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 86 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Freed Hardeman University (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/