Hiram vs Rochester
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Hiram CollegeHiram, OHCatholic life on campusRochester UniversityRochester Hills, MICatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Hiram has the higher graduation rate: 55% against 44% at Rochester.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Hiram: $54,311, against $48,707 at Rochester.
- Median debt is lower at Rochester: $24,475, against $27,000 at Hiram.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Hiram, OH
Rochester Hills, MI
Setting
Rural
Suburb
Students
1,011
1,173
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
94%
98%
Graduation rate
55%
44%
First-year retention
72%
60%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,058
$21,456
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,550
$18,463
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,382
$17,173
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$18,515
$19,771
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,236
$20,596
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,698
$25,821
Median debt
$27,000
$24,475
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,311
$48,707
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.