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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State Binghamton University WVU BU BGSU Mason University of Dayton Penn State Harrisburg| Ohio University Main Campus | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 84% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 718 students)
Ohio University vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Penn State York than Ohio University Main Campus ($24,318.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Ohio University ($18,910 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at Penn State York ($12,336 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State York (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 11.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($9,416 vs. $8,440)
Ohio University vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 58 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Penn State York? 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 York and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Penn State York (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York 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/