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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Miami Ohio State UNH Manchester RIC Providence Kent State UConn UC Wright State UD Quinnipiac| Ohio University Main Campus | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | URI | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Ohio University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Ohio University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | URI | ||
| 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 URI based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 17,473 students)
Ohio University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at URI than Ohio University Main Campus ($32,068.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than URI ($20,207 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($12,336 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Ohio University Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 40.8% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($13,257 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 31 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at URI (3.58)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than URI (76.4%)
Ohio University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or URI? 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 URI and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Rhode Island (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $11,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,938 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,438)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More URI 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/