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Overview |
Ohio University | WCU | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
Ohio University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 17,275 students)
Ohio University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or WCU?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 73% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Ohio University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($23,720.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than WCU ($20,207 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 15.3% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,336 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 73% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($9,416 vs. $5,443)
Ohio University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 36 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or WCU? 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 WCU and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/