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Overview |
Hiram | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Hiram | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Hiram | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Hiram | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Ohio Valley 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
- Hiram College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,018 students vs. 273 students)
Hiram vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Ohio Valley University?
- Hiram College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Hiram than Ohio Valley University ($25,500.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 15.3% lower than costs at Hiram College ($9,190 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($18,941 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Hiram .
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Hiram vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Ohio Valley University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/