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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Ohio University Main Campus | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Ohio University | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 342 students)
Ohio University vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 55.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Ohio University than Aquinas College ($24,114.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Aquinas College ($20,550 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 53.6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($8,850 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($12,820 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1115) is 7 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Ohio University vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Aquinas College (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,500)
- Aquinas College and Ohio University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Aquinas College and Ohio University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/