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Marshall University Miami Ohio State JMU Kent State ECU Penn State UC Wright State TU WCU BGSU| Ohio University Main Campus | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | WVU | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Ohio University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or WVU?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 42.6% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at WVU than Ohio University Main Campus ($26,568.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Ohio University ($12,202 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 6.2% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,618 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than West Virginia University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,685 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 30 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or WVU? 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 WVU and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than West Virginia University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,001)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/