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Overview |
JCU | Ohio State | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
JCU | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
JCU | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Ohio State?
- John Carroll University is 300% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at JCU than Ohio State University ($47,300.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than JCU ($19,575 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 0.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($14,160 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 174.4% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($32,359 vs. $11,791)
JCU vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 168 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
JCU vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Ohio State? 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 and JCU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than John Carroll University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,939)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/