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Overview |
Hiram | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hiram | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Hiram | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at University of Charleston than Hiram College ($31,400.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than University of Charleston ($19,384 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 3.9% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,200 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 18.4% larger than aid received Hiram College ($22,422 vs. $18,941)
Hiram vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 77 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Hiram vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than University of Charleston (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $800 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/