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Miami Ohio State Penn State Altoona Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU| Ohio University Main Campus | Penn State Berks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % 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 Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Berks based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,077 students)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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 Berks ($20,207 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 16.2% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($12,336 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Berks (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 10.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($9,416 vs. $8,528)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 130 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Penn State Berks (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/