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Overview |
Hiram | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hiram | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hiram | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 31% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at University of Mount Union than Hiram College ($33,400.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than University of Mount Union ($19,384 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,600 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 18.6% larger than aid received Hiram College ($22,459 vs. $18,941)
Hiram vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 7 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming Hiram students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
Hiram vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than University of Mount Union (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $2,200 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,000)
- University of Mount Union and Hiram graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mount Union and Hiram graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/