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Overview |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,027 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #470 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msj.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,750 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,750 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,650 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,506 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,149 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,127 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1233 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $211 |
Diversity |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,027 students)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Mount St. Joseph or Ohio University?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 152.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Ohio University Main Campus ($33,750.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Ohio University ($17,506 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 15.8% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,650 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 167.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($25,149 vs. $9,416)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Mount St. Joseph or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or College of Mount St. Joseph .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at College of Mount St. Joseph (3.56)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Mount St. Joseph 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 College of Mount St. Joseph.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than College of Mount St. Joseph (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of Mount St. Joseph earn on average $200 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/