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Overview |
UB | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
UB | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
UB | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UB | 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 24,145 students)
UB vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 88.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at UB than Ohio University Main Campus ($24,990.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Ohio University ($18,524 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 31.4% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($12,336 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University at Buffalo (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 10.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($9,416 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UB .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 65 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UB (67.7%)
UB vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $13,900 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $44,500)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- UB graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/