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Overview |
Cleveland State | Hiram | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,018 students)
Cleveland State vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 110% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Hiram than Cleveland State University ($25,500.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Hiram ($15,719 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 33.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,600 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 100.7% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($18,941 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 43 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Cleveland State University (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/