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Overview |
Hiram | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hiram | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hiram | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hiram | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Stark is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (3,446 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Kent State University at Stark?
- Hiram College is 266.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Hiram than Kent State University at Stark ($25,500.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Hiram ($10,177 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 19.3% lower than costs at Hiram College ($8,882 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Kent State University at Stark (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 320.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($18,941 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Hiram .
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Hiram vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Kent State University at Stark (66% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/