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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 84% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70,028 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 504 students)
Ohio State vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Ohio State than Penn State Beaver ($37,332.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Ohio State ($19,329 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 11% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,852 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than Ohio State University (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($11,791 vs. $8,820)
Ohio State vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 296 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
Ohio State vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Penn State Beaver (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $4,700 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Beaver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/