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Overview |
Louisville | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Louisville | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $211 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Louisville than Ohio University Main Campus ($28,670.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Ohio University ($19,327 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 15.6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,668 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Ohio University Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 29.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($12,216 vs. $9,416)
Louisville vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 51 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Louisville (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,500)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($203 vs. $211)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/