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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Miami Georgia| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 93% |
Admission |
NC State | Ohio University | ||
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| Applied | 40,049 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NC State | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $211 |
Diversity |
NC State | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 24,937 students)
NC State vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 110.3% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at NC State than Ohio University Main Campus ($29,407.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Ohio University ($14,860 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 0.9% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,594 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (93% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 37.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,811 vs. $8,616)
NC State vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 156 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming NC State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $12,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $282 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,782)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/