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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Hiram | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Graceland University Lamoni is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 1,018 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Hiram?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Hiram College ($31,250.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Hiram ($16,627 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 5% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,100 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 57.1% larger than aid received Hiram College ($29,753 vs. $18,941)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 110 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $3,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($23,544 vs. $27,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/