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Overview |
Capital University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Capital University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Capital 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
- Capital University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,018 students)
Capital University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Hiram?
- Capital University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Capital University than Hiram College ($39,900.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Capital University ($19,384 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 16.1% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,600 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 50.3% larger than aid received Hiram College ($28,469 vs. $18,941)
Capital University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 62 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Hiram (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Capital University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,000)
- Hiram College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hiram College and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Capital 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/