ASU vs. Ohio University

Comparable Facts

Compare Appalachian State University in Boone, NC with Ohio University Main Campus in Athens, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Ohio University Main Campus is larger than ASU based on total student enrollment (26,323 students vs. 21,570 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC (Distant Town setting); Ohio University Main Campus is in Athens, OH (Distant Town setting).
• Appalachian State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Ohio University Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Appalachian State University 16:1; Ohio University Main Campus 18:1.

ASU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, ASU or Ohio University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Ohio University ($14,978 vs. $21,907).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 9.1% lower than at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,868 vs. $14,162).
• Ohio University Main Campus is 86.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than ASU (about $6,579 more per year; $14,158.00 vs. $7,579.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 1.5% higher at ASU than at Ohio University Main Campus (about $374 more per year; $25,212.00 vs. $24,838.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than at Appalachian State University (94% vs. 46%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 17.6% larger than aid received by Appalachian State University students ($9,422 vs. $8,014).

ASU vs. Ohio University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Ohio University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ohio University and ASU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Appalachian State University (1200) is 10 points higher than at Ohio University (1190).
• Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 24 at ASU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Appalachian State University 1120/1280; Ohio University Main Campus 1090/1290.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Appalachian State University 21/27; Ohio University Main Campus 22/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: ASU - Test optional; Ohio University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: ASU Feb 1, 2027; Ohio University Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman ASU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Ohio University (3.59).
• ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Ohio University (85%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.2% at ASU vs. 19.2% at Ohio University.

ASU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for ASU and Ohio University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The graduation rate at ASU is the same as at Ohio University Main Campus (65% vs. 65%).
• Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of about $2,900 more per year than ASU graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,500 vs. $41,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Ohio University Main Campus and ASU graduates have the same median loan debt ($20,500 vs. $20,500).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Ohio University Main Campus and ASU graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($211 vs. $211).
• More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.