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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Miami Ohio State Mason Kent State UC Wright State| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 96% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 24,145 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 250.3% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Ohio University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($23,720.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Ohio University ($13,951 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 4.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,336 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 19.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($9,416 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 15 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming UNC Charlotte students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
UNC Charlotte vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $4,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/