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Overview |
West Point | Ohio State | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,508 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 64% |
Admission |
West Point | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,430 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
West Point | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
West Point | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
West Point | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 26% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 4,508 students)
West Point vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Ohio State than United States Military Academy ($37,332.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than United States Military Academy (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($11,791 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than West Point (14%)
West Point vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point or Ohio State? 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 State and West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is the same as at Ohio State University (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/