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Overview |
Ohio University | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Ohio University | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Westminster College | ||
| 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,211 students)
Ohio University vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 184.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Westminster College than Ohio University Main Campus ($38,000.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Westminster College ($20,207 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 3.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,900 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 221.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($30,252 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 80 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Ohio University vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/