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Overview |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 23,630 students)
WSU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 3.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at WSU than Ohio University Main Campus ($29,622.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Ohio University ($15,347 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 9% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,321 vs. $12,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University as Ohio University Main Campus (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,605 vs. $9,416)
WSU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 38 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Wayne State University (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,758 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,258)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/