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University of Mount Union McMurry University Walsh College HSU Kent State TLU Cleveland State| Hiram College | Howard Payne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hiram | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,265 | $29,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,265 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $10,074 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $25,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,546 | $18,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Hiram | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,906 | 1,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,780 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 880/1100 | ||
| 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 | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hiram | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hiram College is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (1,011 students vs. 833 students)
Hiram vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($29,522.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Howard Payne University than Hiram College ($29,522.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Howard Payne University ($21,362 vs. $25,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 14.8% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,074 vs. $11,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Howard Payne University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 8% larger than aid received Hiram College ($18,957 vs. $17,546)
Hiram vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 106 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard Payne University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Howard Payne University (67.7%)
Hiram vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Howard Payne University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,300)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $1,314 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,686 vs. $27,000)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/