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Overview |
Hiram | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hiram | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hiram | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hiram | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hiram | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or East Stroudsburg University?
- Hiram College is 230.5% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Hiram than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,500.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Hiram ($17,278 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 7.5% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,600 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 200.6% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($18,941 vs. $6,302)
Hiram vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 126 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Hiram vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $900 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/