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Overview |
Hiram | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hiram | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Hiram | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hiram | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Marshall University?
- Hiram College is 254.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Hiram than Marshall University ($25,500.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Hiram ($8,756 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 11.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,600 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 68.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($18,941 vs. $11,221)
Hiram vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 43 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Hiram vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Marshall University (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/