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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 Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | SVU | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $244 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,053 students)
Ohio University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Ohio University than Southern Virginia University ($23,720.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than SVU ($20,207 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 34.8% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($9,150 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 15% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($9,416 vs. $8,188)
Ohio University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 67 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or SVU? 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 SVU and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Southern Virginia University (65% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $3,900 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,600)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,654)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More SVU 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/