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Overview |
TROY | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
TROY | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 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 |
TROY | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
TROY | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
TROY | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 2,294 students)
TROY vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 155.3% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $9,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Troy University ($25,000.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Freed-Hardeman University ($12,504 vs. $18,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 6.8% lower than costs at Freed Hardeman University ($7,996 vs. $8,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Troy University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 101.5% larger than aid received Troy University ($18,798 vs. $9,329)
TROY vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 55 points higher than at TROY (1046)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TROY (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Freed-Hardeman University (90.6%)
TROY vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Troy University (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $1,300 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,400)
- Troy University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- TROY 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 TROY students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/