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Overview |
HIU | Dillard University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 1,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #959 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | dillard.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Dillard University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $18,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $18,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $18,949 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $14,651 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HIU | Dillard University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 5,052 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 4,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 988/1176 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | Dillard University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Dillard University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $372 |
Diversity |
HIU | Dillard University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 6% |
Students |
HIU | Dillard University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 42% | ||
Campus |
HIU | Dillard University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dillard University is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (1,224 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. Dillard University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Dillard University?
- Hope International University is 88.7% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at HIU than Dillard University ($34,500.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dillard University than HIU ($18,949 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dillard University are 21.6% lower than costs at Hope International University ($10,730 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 57.5% larger than aid received Dillard University ($23,077 vs. $14,651)
HIU vs. Dillard University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or Dillard University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dillard University or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Hope International University (910) is 22 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming HIU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. Dillard University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or Dillard 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 Dillard University and HIU.
- The graduation rate at HIU is higher than Dillard University (32% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Hope International University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $35,400)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $36,000)
- HIU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($268 vs. $372)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/