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Overview |
W&J | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
W&J | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
W&J | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
W&J | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 104.2% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at W&J than Freed Hardeman University ($49,612.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than W&J ($18,556 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 70.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($7,950 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 124.6% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($38,963 vs. $17,349)
W&J vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J 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 W&J .
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Freed Hardeman University (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/