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Overview |
Hiram | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hiram | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Hiram | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilson College is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,360 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Wilson College?
- Hiram College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Hiram than Wilson College ($25,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Wilson College ($19,384 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 12.9% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,600 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 33% larger than aid received Wilson College ($18,941 vs. $14,241)
Hiram vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 130 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Hiram vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Wilson College (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/