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CU Boulder Colorado State DU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State Regis WVU| University of Colorado Denver | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $211 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 23,744 students)
CU Denver vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 52.8% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $8,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at CU Denver than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,992.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than Ohio University ($16,079 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($12,336 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Colorado Denver (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 0.3% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($9,416 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 53 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver 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 CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Colorado Denver (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $23,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $690 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,190)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/