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Overview |
Ohio University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 5,047 students)
Ohio University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 160.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($35,848.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Lipscomb than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,848.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Lipscomb ($20,550 vs. $27,386)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 8.9% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,594 vs. $14,804)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 214.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($27,096 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 68 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Lipscomb (66.6%)
Ohio University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Lipscomb University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,500)
- Lipscomb University and Ohio University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Lipscomb University and Ohio University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/