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Overview |
Ohio University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,021 students)
Ohio University vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 162.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Elizabethtown College than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,020.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Elizabethtown College ($20,207 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 2.5% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($12,336 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 127.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($21,405 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 17 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Ohio University vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/