Freed-Hardeman vs Southwest Baptist
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson, TNCatholic life on campusSouthwest Baptist UniversityBolivar, MOCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Freed-Hardeman has the higher graduation rate: 71% against 55% at Southwest Baptist.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Freed-Hardeman: $47,485, against $43,112 at Southwest Baptist.
- Freed-Hardeman admits 60% of applicants, and Southwest Baptist admits 68%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Henderson, TN
Bolivar, MO
Setting
Town
Town
Students
2,294
2,155
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
60%
68%
Average SAT
1109
1088
ACT middle 50%
19–26
17–26
Graduation rate
71%
55%
First-year retention
86%
65%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,574
$21,677
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,988
$21,978
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,788
$17,947
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,639
$19,633
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,308
$22,016
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,618
$23,857
Median debt
$21,500
$20,957
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,485
$43,112
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.