Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU Harding University UC Tennessee Purdue NKU| University of Louisville | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Louisville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | fhu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Louisville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $24,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Louisville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Louisville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,330 students)
Louisville vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 97.2% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Louisville than Freed Hardeman University ($28,670.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Louisville ($18,556 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 34.2% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($7,950 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 42% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($17,349 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 58 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Freed Hardeman University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $4,500 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,700)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/