Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
IWU University of Mount Union Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College Walsh College Kent State Cleveland State IUPUI| Anderson University | Hiram College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Anderson University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | hiram.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Anderson University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $25,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Hiram | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Hiram | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Anderson University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Hiram | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Anderson University | Hiram | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,018 students)
Anderson University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Hiram?
- Anderson University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Anderson University than Hiram College ($33,070.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Anderson University ($19,384 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 7.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,600 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Hiram College ($26,629 vs. $18,941)
Anderson University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 21 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Anderson University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,400)
- Hiram College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hiram College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/