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University of Mount Union Walsh College Kent State Cleveland State| Hiram College | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hiram | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Hiram | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hiram | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hiram | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hiram | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Purdue Northwest?
- Hiram College is 245.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at Hiram than Purdue University Northwest ($25,500.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Hiram ($9,162 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 29% lower than costs at Hiram College ($8,215 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 167.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($18,941 vs. $7,070)
Hiram vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Hiram .
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Hiram vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Hiram.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/