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Overview |
Berea College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Berea, KY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berea.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berea College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,300 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,300 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,742 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,020 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,298 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Berea College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,217 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 545 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1136/1298 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Mar 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berea College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berea College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,800 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $211 |
Diversity |
Berea College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Berea College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Berea College | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,433 students)
Berea College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berea College or Ohio University?
- Berea College is 231.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Berea College than Ohio University Main Campus ($44,300.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than Ohio University ($2,020 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 59.3% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($7,742 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berea College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 487.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($55,298 vs. $9,416)
Berea College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berea College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Berea College .
- The average SAT score at Berea College (1117) is 9 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Berea College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Berea College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Berea College (24.6%)
Berea College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berea College 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 Berea College.
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $8,400 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $14,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($5,800 vs. $20,500)
- Berea College graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($59 vs. $211)
- More Berea College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/