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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 | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,903 students)
Ohio University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 72.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Ohio University than Southern Adventist University ($23,720.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Southern Adventist University ($20,207 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 48.1% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($8,330 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 48.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($14,000 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Ohio University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Southern Adventist University (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/