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Overview |
Hiram | WVSU | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hiram | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hiram | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Hiram | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or WVSU?
- Hiram College is 214% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Hiram than West Virginia State University ($25,500.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Hiram ($11,684 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 15.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,600 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 99.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($18,941 vs. $9,482)
Hiram vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 144 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Hiram vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than West Virginia State University (66% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $13,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/