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Overview |
Hiram | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hiram | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 850/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hiram | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Carlow University | ||
| 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
- Carlow University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Carlow University than Hiram College ($32,402.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Hiram ($17,437 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 22.8% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,600 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 41% larger than aid received Hiram College ($26,713 vs. $18,941)
Hiram vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 99 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Hiram vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Carlow University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University and Hiram graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow University and Hiram graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/