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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU Benedictine College University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU| Ohio University Main Campus | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,656 students)
Ohio University vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 129.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Franciscan than Ohio University Main Campus ($30,620.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Franciscan ($20,207 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 31.4% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($9,390 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 78.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($16,779 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 57 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Ohio University vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $4,700 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,800)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franciscan graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Franciscan graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/