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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Hiram College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Hiram | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,011 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $26,265 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $26,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $17,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 1,906 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,011 students)
NKU vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 149.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($26,265.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Hiram than Northern Kentucky University ($26,265.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Hiram ($8,151 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 0.9% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,560 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 52.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($17,546 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 3 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Hiram (93.4%)
NKU vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Northern Kentucky University (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $6,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/