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UMass Miami Michigan Penn State UVM Wisconsin Binghamton University Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson SUNY Stony Brook| University of Connecticut | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UConn | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
UConn | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
UConn | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Ohio State?
- University of Connecticut is 36% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at UConn than Ohio State University ($38,340.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than UConn ($19,582 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 2.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,622 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Ohio State University (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 33.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($14,678 vs. $10,993)
UConn vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 45 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
UConn vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Ohio State University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $11,400 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University and UConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio State University and UConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/