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Overview |
Ohio State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 44% |
Admission |
Ohio State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than UW-Seattle based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 52,319 students)
Ohio State vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or UW-Seattle?
- Ohio State University is 3% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at UW-Seattle than Ohio State University ($39,687.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Ohio State ($10,603 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,006 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (74% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 34% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($14,731 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 37 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Ohio State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Ohio State vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is the same as at University of Washington Seattle Campus (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $15,200 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $50,600)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More UW-Seattle 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/