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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Miami Ole Miss Ohio State UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU| Ohio University Main Campus | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Tennessee?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Tennessee than Ohio University Main Campus ($29,522.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Tennessee ($20,207 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 1.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,150 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than The University of Tennessee (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 12.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,593 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 106 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Ohio University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than The University of Tennessee (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $11,800 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,500)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/