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Overview |
Hiram | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 950/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Hiram | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hiram | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hiram College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,018 students vs. 887 students)
Hiram vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Hiram College ($30,700.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($19,384 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 42.3% lower than costs at Hiram College ($7,450 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Hiram College ($21,097 vs. $18,941)
Hiram vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 89 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Hiram vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/