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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Ohio State | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | - | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Aquinas 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 342 students)
Ohio State vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Ohio State than Aquinas College ($35,762.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Aquinas College ($19,582 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 58.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($8,850 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($12,820 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 180 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Ohio State vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Aquinas College (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/