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UMBC Maryland Salisbury Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WCU Frostburg State University WVU BGSU| Towson University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
TU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $211 |
Diversity |
TU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 19,527 students)
TU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 86.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at TU than Ohio University Main Campus ($24,402.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Ohio University ($15,064 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 15.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,594 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Towson University (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,565 vs. $8,616)
TU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 27 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Towson University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,500)
- TU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($183 vs. $211)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/