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Overview |
Hiram | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Hiram | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Hiram | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Hiram | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or West Liberty University?
- Hiram College is 192.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Hiram than West Liberty University ($25,500.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Hiram ($13,788 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 5.8% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,020 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 225.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($18,941 vs. $5,824)
Hiram vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 87 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Hiram vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than West Liberty University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $8,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/