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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Hiram College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hiram | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hiram | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hiram | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Longwood University?
- Hiram College is 191.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Hiram than Longwood University ($25,500.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Longwood University ($19,384 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 35.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,600 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 83.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($18,941 vs. $10,332)
Hiram vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 86 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Hiram vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Longwood University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/