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Overview |
Ohio University | Ship | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % 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 | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Ship based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 5,162 students)
Ohio University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Ship?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.1% higher at Ohio University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,720.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Ship ($20,207 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 6.9% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,538 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 24% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,416 vs. $7,593)
Ohio University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 129 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Ship? 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 Ship and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/