The University of Findlay vs. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH with Ohio University Zanesville Campus in Zanesville, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Findlay is larger than Ohio University-Zanesville Campus based on total student enrollment (5,016 students vs. 2,009 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, OH (Distant Town setting); Ohio University Zanesville Campus is in Zanesville, OH (Distant Town setting).
• The University of Findlay is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ohio University Zanesville Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Findlay 12:1; Ohio University Zanesville Campus 13:1.

The University of Findlay vs. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Zanesville Campus than The University of Findlay ($5,957 vs. $27,297).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Zanesville Campus are 38.8% lower than at The University of Findlay ($6,856 vs. $11,200).
• The University of Findlay is 547% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ohio University-Zanesville Campus (about $34,802 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $6,362.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 335.9% higher at The University of Findlay than at Ohio University Zanesville Campus (about $31,720 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $9,444.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Findlay than at Ohio University Zanesville Campus (100% vs. 91%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 449.9% larger than aid received by Ohio University Zanesville Campus students ($27,292 vs. $4,963).

The University of Findlay vs. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or Ohio University-Zanesville Campus? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ohio University-Zanesville Campus and The University of Findlay.

• Ohio University Zanesville Campus reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Findlay 1010/1213.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Findlay 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: The University of Findlay - Test-free; Ohio University-Zanesville Campus - Open admission.
• Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus (3.32).

The University of Findlay vs. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for The University of Findlay and Ohio University-Zanesville Campus? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The University of Findlay's six-year graduation rate (55%) is higher than Ohio University Zanesville Campus's (28%).
• Graduates from The University of Findlay earn a median of about $2,000 more per year than Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,500 vs. $44,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Ohio University Zanesville Campus graduates have a $4,500 lower median loan debt than The University of Findlay graduates ($20,500 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates have an estimated $47 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than The University of Findlay graduates ($211 vs. $258).
• More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Zanesville Campus students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.