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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 85% |
Admission |
Ohio State | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $254 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Ohio State | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,315 students)
Ohio State vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or West Liberty University?
- Ohio State University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Ohio State than West Liberty University ($35,762.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Ohio State ($13,788 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 39.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,020 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Ohio State University (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 88.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,993 vs. $5,824)
Ohio State vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 311 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than West Liberty University (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,900)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,617)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/