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UCSC San Diego State UC Merced UCI UCSD San Jose State ASU Miami Ohio State UC Davis Cal State Long Beach Kent State| University of California Riverside | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,426 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,433 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,566 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 93% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 62,807 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 39,758 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $211 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Riverside | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | 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 of California Riverside is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (26,426 students vs. 24,937 students)
UC Riverside vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 16.2% more expensive to attend than UC Riverside for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at UC Riverside than Ohio University Main Campus ($42,611.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than Ohio University ($13,533 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 43% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($13,594 vs. $19,433)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of California Riverside (93% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 150.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($21,566 vs. $8,616)
UC Riverside vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of California Riverside (1119) is 11 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than UC Riverside (63.3%)
UC Riverside vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $7,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $44,500)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $1,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($19,109 vs. $20,500)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($197 vs. $211)
- More UC Riverside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/