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Overview |
Hiram | Bethel | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,265 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,265 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,546 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hiram | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,906 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 1,780 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 625/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hiram | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 1,011 students)
Hiram vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Bethel?
- Hiram College is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($26,265.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Hiram than Bethel University ($26,265.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Hiram ($20,606 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 9.7% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,537 vs. $11,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Bethel University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 68.3% larger than aid received Bethel University ($17,546 vs. $10,423)
Hiram vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 143 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Hiram (93.4%)
Hiram vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Bethel University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,700)
- Hiram College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Hiram graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/