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Overview |
Hiram | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hiram | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hiram | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hiram | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Ohio University?
- Hiram College is 91% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Hiram than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,500.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Ohio University ($19,384 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 16.4% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,600 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 101.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($18,941 vs. $9,416)
Hiram vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 37 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming Hiram students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Hiram vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/