Athens State University vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 1,716 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Ohio University Southern Campus is in Ironton, OH (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Ohio University Southern Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Ohio University Southern Campus 13:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Ohio University-Southern Campus and Athens State University ($9,444 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ohio University Southern Campus than at Athens State University (91% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, open admission at Ohio University-Southern Campus.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $1,966 lower median loan debt than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates ($18,534 vs. $20,500).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates ($191 vs. $211).
• More Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (51% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.