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Overview |
Hiram | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Hiram | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Holy Family University | ||
| 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Holy Family University than Hiram College ($31,508.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Hiram ($12,379 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 36.8% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($10,600 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Hiram College ($25,316 vs. $18,941)
Hiram vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 156 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Hiram vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Holy Family University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,000)
- Holy Family University and Hiram graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University and Hiram graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/