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Overview |
Hiram | WCU | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Hiram | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hiram | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hiram | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or WCU?
- Hiram College is 230.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Hiram than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($25,500.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than WCU ($19,384 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 34.2% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,600 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 248% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($18,941 vs. $5,443)
Hiram vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 1 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming Hiram students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than WCU (87.8%)
Hiram vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or WCU? 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 WCU and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Hiram College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,000 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/