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Overview |
Ohio University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 68% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $277 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,577 students)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Penn State Altoona than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,854.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Altoona ($20,207 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($12,336 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Altoona (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 1.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,574 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 115 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is the same as at Penn State Altoona (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/