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Overview |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 96% |
Admission |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 95% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Ohio University than Wichita State University ($23,720.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Ohio University ($13,553 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 2.2% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($12,336 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Wichita State University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 32.4% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,416 vs. $7,110)
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 19 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
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 Wichita State University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $700 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,800)
- Ohio University Main Campus and WSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus and WSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/