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Overview |
Wabash College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #816 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wabash College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Wabash College is 91.8% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at Wabash College than Freed Hardeman University ($46,600.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Wabash College ($18,556 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 57.2% lower than costs at Wabash College ($7,950 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 114% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($37,119 vs. $17,349)
Wabash College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash 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 Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 44 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Wabash College 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 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash 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 Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (75% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $40,700)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/