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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 68% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $211 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 1,994 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Colorado Mesa University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.4% higher at Colorado Mesa than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($21,983.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Colorado Mesa ($7,913 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 85% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($6,228 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Mesa University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (87% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 65.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($9,209 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Colorado Mesa .
- Accepted freshman Colorado Mesa students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Colorado Mesa vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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-Lancaster Campus and Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is higher than Colorado Mesa University (29% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,000)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,750)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/