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Overview |
Kentucky | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Kentucky based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 31,547 students)
Kentucky vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Ohio State than University of Kentucky ($35,762.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Ohio State ($18,693 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($14,006 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Ohio State University (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 28.4% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($14,114 vs. $10,993)
Kentucky vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 152 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Kentucky vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Kentucky (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $400 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/