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Overview |
UNCG | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCG | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 17,978 students)
UNCG vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 201.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Ohio University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($23,720.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Ohio University ($10,979 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 24.3% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($9,924 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 14% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,416 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 73 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Ohio University (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
UNCG vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,737)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/