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Overview |
GWU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
GWU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
GWU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Ohio University?
- Gardner Webb University is 133.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at GWU than Ohio University Main Campus ($31,220.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than GWU ($20,207 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 14.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,770 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 156.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($24,130 vs. $9,416)
GWU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 131 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Gardner Webb University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,969)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/