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George Washington Miami Michigan Notre Dame Duke Wisconsin Pitt Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt Purdue NYU| Georgetown University | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 74% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Ohio State?
- Georgetown University is 436.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Georgetown than Ohio State University ($61,872.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Georgetown ($19,582 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 34.4% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,006 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Georgetown University (74% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 318% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($45,949 vs. $10,993)
Georgetown vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 121 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Ohio State? 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 State and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Ohio State University (94% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $68,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $50,600)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($160 vs. $222)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/