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George Washington Miami Ohio State Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Kent State UC Wright State Mason WVU BGSU| American University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
AU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
AU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 AU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Ohio University?
- American University is 297.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at AU than Ohio University Main Campus ($53,070.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than AU ($20,207 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 27.3% lower than costs at American University ($12,336 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than American University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 188.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($27,138 vs. $9,416)
AU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 144 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,250)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/