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Overview |
UNCSA | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 64% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 82% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Ohio State than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($37,332.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Ohio State ($11,163 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 6.4% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,410 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Ohio State University (68% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 7.3% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($12,649 vs. $11,791)
UNCSA vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 187 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/