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Overview |
Ashland College | Hiram | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Ashland College | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ashland College | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,018 students)
Ashland College vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Hiram than Ashland University ($25,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Ashland College ($19,384 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 7.9% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,600 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Ashland University ($18,941 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 26 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College 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 Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Ashland University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/