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Overview |
Louisville | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Louisville | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $222 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Louisville | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Ohio State?
- University of Louisville is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Ohio State than University of Louisville ($35,762.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Ohio State ($19,327 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 31.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,668 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Ohio State University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 11.1% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($12,216 vs. $10,993)
Louisville vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 136 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Louisville vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Louisville (80% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($203 vs. $222)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/