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Overview |
Alabama | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
Alabama | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 24,145 students)
Alabama vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Alabama than Ohio University Main Campus ($31,460.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Alabama ($20,207 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 16.9% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,336 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than The University of Alabama (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 66.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($15,683 vs. $9,416)
Alabama vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 73 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $5,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Alabama 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/