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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Ohio University Main Campus | Penn State Mont Alto | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Mont Alto, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 670 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $19,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $9,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| 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 Mont Alto based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 670 students)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Mont Alto Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Penn State Mont Alto?
- Penn State Mont Alto is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Ohio University than Penn State Mont Alto ($23,720.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Mont Alto than Ohio University ($19,838 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Mont Alto are 0.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,254 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Mont Alto (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 3.2% larger than aid received Penn State Mont Alto ($9,416 vs. $9,124)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Mont Alto Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Penn State Mont Alto? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Mont Alto or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 153 points higher than at Penn State Mont Alto (955)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Mont Alto (21)
- Penn State Mont Alto has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Mont Alto Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Penn State Mont Alto? 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 Mont Alto and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Penn State Mont Alto (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Mont Alto graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Mont Alto 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/