Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Elizabethtown College| Ohio University Main Campus | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Ohio University | LVC | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | lvc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Ohio University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $47,240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | LVC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Ohio University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | LVC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University | LVC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,080 students)
Ohio University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 253.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at LVC than Ohio University Main Campus ($47,240.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than LVC ($20,207 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 7.2% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,336 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 274.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($35,245 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than LVC (76.7%)
Ohio University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or LVC? 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 LVC and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/