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George Washington Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University| American University | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 74% |
Admission |
AU | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
AU | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AU | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Ohio State?
- American University is 360.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at AU than Ohio State University ($53,070.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than AU ($19,582 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 12.1% lower than costs at American University ($14,006 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than American University (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 146.9% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($27,138 vs. $10,993)
AU vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or AU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 43 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at AU (3.7)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and AU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than American University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/