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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 | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | LRC | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Ohio University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Ohio University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 2,618 students)
Ohio University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or LRC?
- La Roche College is 132.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($31,960.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at LRC than Ohio University Main Campus ($31,960.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than LRC ($20,550 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 2.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($13,268 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Ohio University Main Campus (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 145.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($21,167 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 169 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at LRC (3.2)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than LRC (77.6%)
Ohio University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or LRC? 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 LRC and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than La Roche College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $200 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $44,300)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/