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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 | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,288 students)
Ohio University vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 161.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Point Park University than Ohio University Main Campus ($34,880.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Point Park University ($20,207 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 0.8% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,240 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 173.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($25,771 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 113 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Point Park University (82%)
Ohio University vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Point Park University? 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 Point Park University and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Point Park University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $3,700 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,800)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/