Stephens College vs. Freed-Hardeman University

Stephens College vs. Freed Hardeman University comparison

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Overview	Stephens College	Freed-Hardeman University
Location	Columbia, MO	Henderson, TN
Setting	Midsize City	Distant Town
Enrollment	590	2,330
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#816
Religious Affiliation	-	Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	stephens.edu	fhu.edu
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Costs	Stephens College	Freed-Hardeman University
Tuition (In State)	$24,586	$24,300
Tuition (Out of State)	$24,586	$24,300
Room & Board	$11,488	$7,950
Avg Net Price	$26,372	$18,556
Avg Grant Aid	$15,518	$17,349
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	100%

Admission	Stephens College	Freed-Hardeman University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	650	1,067
Admitted	417	973
Acceptance Rate	64.2%	91.2%
Enrolled %	18%	34%
Avg High School GPA	3.27	3.75
Typical High School Grades	B	A-
Admissions Standards	Moderate	Average
Applicant Competition	Low
ACT Range	18/25	19/26
SAT Range	1050/1240	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	Nov 1, 2024

Academics	Stephens College	Freed-Hardeman University
Student to Faculty Ratio	8:1	13:1
Popular Majors	Visual and Performing Arts (36%) Business (24%) Health Professions (11%) Education (6%) English and Literature (4%)	Education (14%) General Studies (13%) Business (12%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (11%) Biology (7%)
Outcomes	Stephens College	Freed-Hardeman University
Graduation Rate	55%	50%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$37,400	$40,700
Making Student Loan Payments	63%	68%
Median Student Loan Debt	$27,000	$26,000
Median Loan Payment	$279	$268

Diversity	Stephens College	Freed-Hardeman University
% Men	7%	43%
% Women	93%	57%
Racial Diversity	Medium	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	69%	85%
% Black	15%	5%
% Hispanic	5%	2%
% Native American	1%	0%
% Pacific Islander	1%	0%
% Two or More Races	6%	2%
% International	0%	2%
% Unknown Race	1%	3%

Students	Stephens College	Freed-Hardeman University
% In-State	54%	57%
% Out-of-State	41%	40%
Campus	Stephens College	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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 590 students)

Stephens College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Freed-Hardeman University?

• Stephens College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $24,300.00)
• Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Stephens College than Freed Hardeman University ($24,586.00 vs. $24,300.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Stephens College ($18,556 vs. $26,372)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 44.5% lower than costs at Stephens College ($7,950 vs. $11,488)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Stephens College ($17,349 vs. $15,518)

Stephens College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College 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 Stephens College .

• The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 65 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
• Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stephens College (22)
• Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
• Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Stephens College (64.2%)

Stephens College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.

• The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (55% vs. 50%)
• Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,400)
• Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
• Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
• More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/