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Overview |
Hiram | Concord University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hiram | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hiram | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Concord University?
- Hiram College is 198.6% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Hiram than Concord University ($25,500.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Hiram ($8,464 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 5.1% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,090 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 70.3% larger than aid received Concord University ($18,941 vs. $11,120)
Hiram vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 77 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Concord University (91.4%)
Hiram vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Concord 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 Concord University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Concord University (66% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/