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Overview |
Miami | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Miami | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $211 |
Diversity |
Miami | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 19,107 students)
Miami vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Ohio University?
- Miami University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Miami than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,371.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Miami ($20,207 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 28.3% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,336 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Miami University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 56.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($14,752 vs. $9,416)
Miami vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 151 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Miami students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Miami vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,750)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/