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Clemson Miami Michigan Florida UofSC Wisconsin Pitt Mercer Florida State Purdue Auburn KSU| University of Georgia | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
Georgia | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Ohio State than University of Georgia ($35,762.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Ohio State ($17,180 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 28.4% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,904 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Ohio State University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 5.1% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($11,559 vs. $10,993)
Georgia vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 43 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Ohio State University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $5,800 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $50,600)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,354 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/