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University of Mount Union IU Southeast AUM Eastern Walsh College Indiana State Kent State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU Cleveland State| Indiana University East | Hiram College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Hiram | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IU East | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,018 students)
IU East vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 250.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Hiram than Indiana University East ($25,500.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Hiram ($8,837 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 12.6% lower than costs at Hiram College ($9,412 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 140.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($18,941 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 110 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Hiram? 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 Hiram and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Indiana University East (66% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $13,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/