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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 | Shawnee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | - | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $245 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,297 students)
Ohio University vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Shawnee State University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Ohio University than Shawnee State University ($23,720.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Ohio University ($13,313 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,588 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Shawnee State University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 22% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,416 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Ohio University vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Shawnee State University (65% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $8,200 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,300)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,712)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/