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UO Ohio State UC Portland State University University of Dayton IU Ohio University Colorado State Purdue Western Washington University Penn State Iowa| Miami University | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | OSU | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Miami | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $242 |
Diversity |
Miami | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Miami | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 18,618 students)
Miami vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or OSU?
- Miami University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Miami than Oregon State University ($36,851.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Miami ($21,868 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 10.9% lower than costs at Miami University ($15,075 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than Oregon State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 27.8% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($12,685 vs. $9,922)
Miami vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 146 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at OSU (3.61)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than OSU (78.8%)
Miami vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or OSU? 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 OSU and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Oregon State University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $400 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,750)
- OSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($242 vs. $255)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/