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ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke Harding University BYU| Western Carolina University | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
WCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WCU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 2,330 students)
WCU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 2,330% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Western Carolina University ($24,300.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Freed-Hardeman University ($13,022 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 40.5% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($7,950 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 283.3% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($17,349 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 69 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at WCU (3.44)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than WCU (84.8%)
WCU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is the same as at Freed Hardeman University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $1,600 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $3,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $26,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/