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Michigan Wisconsin Pitt UC Purdue University of Dayton NC State Clemson IU Ohio University Maryland Minnesota| Miami University | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
Admission |
Miami | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $222 |
Diversity |
Miami | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Miami | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 18,618 students)
Miami vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Ohio State?
- Miami University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Ohio State than Miami University ($37,332.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Miami ($19,575 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 17.1% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,272 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than Ohio State University (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($12,685 vs. $11,791)
Miami vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 36 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
Miami vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Ohio State University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/