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Overview |
UChicago | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 74% |
Admission |
UChicago | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 |
UChicago | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $222 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
UChicago | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | 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 UChicago based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Ohio State?
- University of Chicago is 430.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at UChicago than Ohio State University ($61,179.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than UChicago ($19,582 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 31.3% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($14,006 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than University of Chicago (74% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 340.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($48,422 vs. $10,993)
UChicago vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 211 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Ohio State University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $47,900 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $50,600)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,500)
- UChicago graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($149 vs. $222)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/