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Overview |
Hiram | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hiram | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 790/890 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Hiram | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hiram | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Lake Campus is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,294 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Hiram College is 252.4% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Hiram than Wright State University Lake Campus ($25,500.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Hiram ($11,585 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 8.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,600 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 228% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($18,941 vs. $5,775)
Hiram vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 102 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Hiram vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/