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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University at Albany- SUNY University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU| Ohio University Main Campus | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 84% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Beaver based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 504 students)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Ohio University than Penn State Beaver ($24,114.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Ohio University ($19,329 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 5.8% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,852 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Beaver (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Beaver students is 2.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($8,820 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 109 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Penn State Beaver (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Beaver 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/