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Overview |
Kentucky | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 24,145 students)
Kentucky vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Kentucky than Ohio University Main Campus ($30,913.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Ohio University ($18,693 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 19% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,336 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Kentucky (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 49.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($14,114 vs. $9,416)
Kentucky vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 35 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Kentucky vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Kentucky (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $6,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,750)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/