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Overview |
Ohio University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,967 students)
Ohio University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 327.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at Wooster than Ohio University Main Campus ($57,050.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Wooster ($20,207 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 9.4% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,336 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 349.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($42,315 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 129 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Ohio University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $6,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/