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Overview |
HIU | Curry College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HIU | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1083/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
HIU | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 11% |
Students |
HIU | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
HIU | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Curry College?
- Curry College is 23% more expensive to attend than HIU for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Curry College than Hope International University ($42,440.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope International University than Curry College ($26,146 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 30.5% lower than costs at Curry College ($13,050 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 27.4% larger than aid received Hope International University ($29,402 vs. $23,077)
HIU vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Curry College (941) is 31 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Curry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or Curry College? 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 Curry College and HIU.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Hope International University (48% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $11,000 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $39,700)
- Curry College and HIU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Curry College and HIU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/