Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Ohio University University of Mount Union University of Rio Grande Walsh College Kent State Wright State Central State University Cleveland State| Hiram College | Shawnee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Hiram | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Hiram | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $9,341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Hiram | Shawnee State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Hiram | Shawnee State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Hiram | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Shawnee State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hiram | Shawnee State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Shawnee State University?
- Hiram College is 173% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Hiram than Shawnee State University ($25,500.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Hiram ($13,313 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 9.3% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,600 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 145.4% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($18,941 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Hiram .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Hiram (3.28)
Hiram vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Shawnee State University (66% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/