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Overview |
Chowan University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 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 |
Chowan University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chowan University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | 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
- Hiram College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,018 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Hiram?
- Chowan University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Chowan University than Hiram College ($25,880.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Hiram ($17,334 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 9.8% lower than costs at Hiram College ($9,650 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Hiram College ($20,580 vs. $18,941)
Chowan University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 298 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan 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 Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Chowan University (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $34,600)
- Hiram College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Hiram graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/