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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 | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,231 students)
Ohio University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 307.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.5% higher at Susquahanna than Ohio University Main Campus ($54,440.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Susquahanna ($20,207 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 21.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,336 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Susquehanna University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 334.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($40,914 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Ohio University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/