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Overview |
University of Akron | Hiram | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Akron | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,018 students)
University of Akron vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 152.6% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Hiram than University of Akron Main Campus ($25,500.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Hiram ($14,667 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 17.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,600 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 122.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($18,941 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 22 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/