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Miami Ohio State Purdue Kent State UC Wright State IU WVU BGSU Butler University of Dayton JMU| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 93% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 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 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $211 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 24,937 students)
IUPUI vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 48.8% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at IUPUI than Ohio University Main Campus ($32,509.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Ohio University ($11,592 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 4.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($13,010 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 33.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,473 vs. $8,616)
IUPUI vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 94 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than IUPUI (81.4%)
IUPUI vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $4,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,590 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,090)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($211 vs. $238)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/