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Lipscomb Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Samford University Penn State| Ohio State University | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Belmont | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $225 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio State | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Belmont | ||
| 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 Belmont based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 8,910 students)
Ohio State vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 229.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Belmont than Ohio State University ($38,000.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Belmont ($19,582 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 2.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,670 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than Ohio State University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 100.9% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($22,080 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 137 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Belmont University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,100)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,780)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($222 vs. $225)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/