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Overview |
Hilbert College | Ship | ||
| Location | Hamburg, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hilbert.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hilbert College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,300 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,300 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,224 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Hilbert College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,310 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Hilbert College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hilbert College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,464 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hilbert College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Hilbert College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hilbert College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 973 students)
Hilbert College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hilbert College or Ship?
- Hilbert College is 206.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($29,300.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.2% higher at Hilbert College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,300.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hilbert College than Ship ($22,224 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 9.6% lower than costs at Hilbert College ($12,952 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hilbert College students is 199.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,839 vs. $5,951)
Hilbert College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hilbert College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Hilbert College .
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
- Hilbert College has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than Ship (85.5%)
Hilbert College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hilbert College or Ship? 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 Ship and Hilbert College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Hilbert College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,400 more per year than Hilbert College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,800)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,464)
- Ship graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/