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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill Miami Ohio State JMU Tennessee Kent State| Appalachian State University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 93% |
Admission |
ASU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
ASU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 21,253 students)
ASU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 224% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Ohio University than Appalachian State University ($24,114.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Ohio University ($14,712 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 10.9% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,258 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Appalachian State University (93% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 12.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($8,616 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 49 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted 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 (88.6%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
ASU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Ohio University? 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 University and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is the same as at Ohio University Main Campus (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $2,900 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,600)
- Ohio University Main Campus and ASU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus and ASU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($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/