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BGSU Buffalo State College Central State University| Dickinson State University | Ohio State University Lima Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSU | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 818 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | ohio-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $8,677 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $32,914 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $9,438 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $13,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $5,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 77% |
Admission |
DSU | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 14, 2024 |
Academics |
DSU | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $222 |
Diversity |
DSU | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DSU | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DSU | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson State University is larger than than Ohio State University-Lima Campus based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 818 students)
DSU vs. Ohio State University-Lima Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or Ohio State University-Lima Campus?
- Ohio State University Lima Campus is 16.2% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($8,677.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.9% higher at Ohio State University-Lima Campus than Dickinson State University ($32,914.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University Lima Campus than DSU ($13,086 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 21.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University Lima Campus ($7,740 vs. $9,438)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than Ohio State University Lima Campus (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University Lima Campus students is 7% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($5,766 vs. $5,391)
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or Ohio State University-Lima Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State University-Lima Campus or DSU .
DSU vs. Ohio State University-Lima Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU or Ohio State University-Lima 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 State University-Lima Campus and DSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is higher than Dickinson State University (45% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University Lima Campus earn on average $3,800 more per year than DSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,800)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $2,719 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State University-Lima Campus graduates. ($18,781 vs. $21,500)
- DSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State University-Lima Campus graduates. ($194 vs. $222)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State University-Lima Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/