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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul University of Mount Union EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU Walsh College HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Hiram College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Hiram | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,018 students)
CSU vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 233.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.1% higher at Hiram than Chicago State University ($25,500.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Hiram ($6,446 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 30.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,600 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($18,941 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 196 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Chicago State University (66% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $7,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,300)
- Hiram College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Hiram graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/