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Temple University of Mount Union Point Park University CalArts Walsh College Kent State Pace University-New York PAFA Cleveland State UNCSA| Hiram College | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hiram | UArts | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 1,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,265 | $54,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,265 | $54,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $44,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,546 | $26,324 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,906 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,780 | 1,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 23.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hiram | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hiram | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,207 students vs. 1,011 students)
Hiram vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 105.6% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($54,010.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at UArts than Hiram College ($54,010.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than UArts ($21,362 vs. $44,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 64.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,560 vs. $19,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 50% larger than aid received Hiram College ($26,324 vs. $17,546)
Hiram vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 26 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UArts (23)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than UArts (78.2%)
Hiram vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or UArts? 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 UArts and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than The University of the Arts (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $11,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Hiram graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Hiram graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/