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Overview |
JCU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
JCU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $211 |
Diversity |
JCU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 12% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Ohio University?
- John Carroll University is 240.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at JCU than Ohio University Main Campus ($45,490.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than JCU ($20,207 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,336 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 223% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($30,415 vs. $9,416)
JCU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 19 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,939)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/