Wright State vs Hiram College

Wright State University-Main Campus and Hiram College, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Wright State, a public research university, boasts an acceptance rate of 88%, while Hiram, a private liberal arts college, maintains a more selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 68%. Both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs, with Wright State excelling in fields like engineering, business, and nursing, and Hiram gaining recognition for its strengths in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. While Wright State's larger student body reflects its urban setting, Hiram's smaller community fosters a close-knit campus environment. With graduation rates of 58% and 65% respectively, both institutions are committed to student success and preparing graduates for their chosen career paths. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve deeper into the distinctions between these two esteemed institutions and discover which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Hiram College	Wright State University-Main Campus
Overview
Location	Hiram, Ohio	Dayton, Ohio
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	65.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.4%	96.0%
Application fees		$40
SAT range	N/A	945 - 1250
ACT range	N/A	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		6.0%
Students submitting ACT score		79.0%
Total number of applicants	1,870	6,338
Total number of admissions given out	1,747	6,087
Admitted students who chose to enroll	236	1,132
Yield rate	13.5%	18.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,956	In state: $26,960 Out of state: $36,378
Average net price	$17,187	$14,198
Tuition	$25,000	In state: $10,340 Out of state: $19,758
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,250 Meal plan: $5,250	Room/dormitory: $5,120 Meal plan: $4,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,854	91.0% Average amount $8,040
Students receiving federal student loan	80.0% Average amount $5,657	48.0% Average amount $5,050
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $13,587	6.0% Average amount $10,596

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,315 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%	7,477 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	20 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%	2,818 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	31.5%	5.2%
International students	0.5%	8.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	690	2,984
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania California Florida Texas	Ohio Indiana Michigan Florida Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Health Professions Psychology	Health Professions Business Engineering Education Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.1%	43.9%
Dropout rate	46.2%	54.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,512 Year 2: $59,288 Year 3: $59,768 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,509 Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $49,140 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,360 Year 2: $40,827 Year 3: $44,051 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,275 Year 2: $25,525 Year 3: $34,667 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $33,373 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,600 Year 2: $96,090 Year 3: $98,705 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,258 Year 2: $79,284 Year 3: $85,894 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,879 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $76,587 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $73,070 Year 3: $72,362 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,461 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $72,103 Economics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $65,238 Year 3: $71,607 Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $70,642 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,849 Year 2: $64,307 Year 3: $68,129 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,567 Year 2: $58,092 Year 3: $67,319 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,745 Year 2: $60,096 Year 3: $66,586

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