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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama University of Mobile Jacksonville State University Alabama Harding University Springhill| University of South Alabama | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | 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
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 2,330 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 182% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than University of South Alabama ($24,300.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Freed-Hardeman University ($15,664 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 7% lower than costs at University of South Alabama ($7,950 vs. $8,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than University of South Alabama (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 125.7% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($17,349 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 56 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of South Alabama (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of South Alabama (3.69)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than University of South Alabama (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $4,500 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,700)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/