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Overview |
Ohio University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 54% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 4,651 students)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Ohio University Main Campus ($26,112.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Harrisburg ($20,550 vs. $22,406)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 16.7% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,594 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Harrisburg (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 2.3% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($8,616 vs. $8,421)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 65 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/