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Overview |
Hiram | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hiram | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Wittenberg 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 65.7% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Wittenberg University than Hiram College ($42,260.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Wittenberg University ($19,384 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 6.4% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,600 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 72.3% larger than aid received Hiram College ($32,632 vs. $18,941)
Hiram vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Hiram .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Hiram vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Hiram College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $300 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,000)
- Wittenberg University and Hiram graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University and Hiram graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/