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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo University of Mount Union Bellarmine University MVNU| Indiana Wesleyan University | Hiram College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Hiram | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 1,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $26,265 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $26,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $17,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 1,906 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 1,011 students)
IWU vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Hiram?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at IWU than Hiram College ($31,168.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than IWU ($21,362 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 9.5% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,554 vs. $11,560)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Hiram College ($19,595 vs. $17,546)
IWU vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 15 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Hiram (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Hiram? 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 Hiram and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Hiram College (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/