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Overview |
Ohio State | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio State vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Ohio State than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,762.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Ohio University ($19,582 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 13.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,336 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Ohio State University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,993 vs. $9,416)
Ohio State vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 187 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University 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 Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/