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Overview |
Ohio State | Xavier | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Ohio State | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 6,114 students)
Ohio State vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 288.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Xavier than Ohio State University ($44,770.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Xavier ($19,582 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 1.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,820 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 153.8% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($27,897 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 184 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Xavier University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/