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Overview |
Niagara University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Niagara University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,018 students)
Niagara University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Hiram?
- Niagara University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Niagara University than Hiram College ($35,400.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Hiram ($18,165 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 19.8% lower than costs at Niagara University ($10,600 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 57.8% larger than aid received Hiram College ($29,898 vs. $18,941)
Niagara University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 34 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Niagara University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/