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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Denison Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University| Ohio State University | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Wooster | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio State | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,967 students)
Ohio State vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 395% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Wooster than Ohio State University ($57,050.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Wooster ($19,582 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 3.7% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,500 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Ohio State University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 284.9% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($42,315 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 58 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Wooster (3.76)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than The College of Wooster (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Wooster 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/