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Overview |
Kentucky | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,330 students)
Kentucky vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 111.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Kentucky than Freed Hardeman University ($30,913.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Kentucky ($18,556 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 84.6% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($7,950 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 22.9% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($17,349 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 42 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Kentucky vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Freed Hardeman University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $10,300 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,700)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/