Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Ohio State | BC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Ohio State | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $40,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | BC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70,028 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | BC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Ohio State | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | BC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio State | BC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 1,436 students)
Ohio State vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 240.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at BC than Ohio State University ($40,300.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than BC ($19,575 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($14,272 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 208.3% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($36,350 vs. $11,791)
Ohio State vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 261 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
Ohio State vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or BC? 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 BC and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Bridgewater College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,100)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/