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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,353 students)
Ohio State vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 359.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Allegheny College than Ohio State University ($52,950.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Allegheny College ($19,582 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 1.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,796 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 287.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($42,599 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Ohio State .
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is the same as at Allegheny College (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/