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Miami Tennessee Tech Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State Tennessee WVU BGSU WKU University of Dayton Middle Tennessee State University| Ohio University Main Campus | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | UTC | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Ohio University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $214 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 11,380 students)
Ohio University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or UTC?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 67% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Ohio University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($24,114.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Ohio University ($13,801 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 35.2% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,052 vs. $13,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus as The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 14.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,834 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 21 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than UTC (77%)
Ohio University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or UTC? 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 UTC and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $3,900 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,600)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $292 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,792)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/