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Overview |
Eastern | Hiram | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,018 students)
Eastern vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 167.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Hiram than Eastern Kentucky University ($25,500.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Hiram ($10,806 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 2.3% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,360 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 79% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($18,941 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 43 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/