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Overview |
Hiram | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,265 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,265 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,546 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Hiram | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,906 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,780 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very 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) | |||
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Academics |
Hiram | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Hiram | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hiram College is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (1,011 students vs. 547 students)
Hiram vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Hiram College is 356% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($26,265.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356% higher at Hiram than Potomac College Herndon ($26,265.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 1.8% lower than costs at Hiram College ($11,360 vs. $11,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Potomac College Herndon (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($17,546 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Hiram .
Hiram vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Potomac College Herndon (66% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $5,400 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,000)
- Hiram College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,500)
- Hiram graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/