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Overview |
GS | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
GS | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
GS | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 24,937 students)
GS vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 214.5% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Ohio University than Georgia Southern University ($24,114.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Ohio University ($16,957 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 23.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,993 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Georgia Southern University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 6.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($8,616 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 19 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
GS vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Georgia Southern University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More GS 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/