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Overview |
Thomas University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $26,265 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $26,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $17,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 1,906 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 1,780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 1,011 students)
Thomas University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 130.4% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($26,265.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at Hiram than Thomas University ($26,265.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Hiram ($19,087 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 42% lower than costs at Hiram College ($8,140 vs. $11,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 253.6% larger than aid received Thomas University ($17,546 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Thomas University .
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Thomas University (66% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/