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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton| Hope International University | Sierra Nevada University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
HIU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
HIU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 10% |
Students |
HIU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 67% | ||
Campus |
HIU | Sierra Nevada 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
- Hope International University is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 631 students)
HIU vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Sierra Nevada University?
- Hope International University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at HIU than Sierra Nevada University ($34,500.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 5.9% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($13,050 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($23,077 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Sierra Nevada University (1012) is 102 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
HIU vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and HIU.
- The graduation rate at Sierra Nevada University is higher than Hope International University (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Sierra Nevada University earn on average $3,900 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,700)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/