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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 3,656 students)
Ohio State vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 165.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Ohio State than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($35,762.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Franciscan ($19,582 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 49.2% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($9,390 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Ohio State University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 52.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($16,779 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 130 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,800)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franciscan graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Franciscan graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/