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Overview |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | VSU | ||
| Location | Ironton, OH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,181 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,623 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $305 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 89% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,006 students)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Southern Campus or VSU?
- Ohio University Southern Campus is 8.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,004.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at VSU than Ohio University Southern Campus ($16,542.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than VSU ($8,181 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 85.4% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($6,228 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Ohio University Southern Campus (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 104.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($11,498 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Southern Campus or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Ohio University-Southern Campus .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Southern Campus students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at VSU (2.85)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Southern Campus or VSU? 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 VSU and Ohio University-Southern Campus.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (40% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Southern Campus earn on average $7,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,700)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,500)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($211 vs. $305)
- More Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/