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Overview |
Ohio State | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,021 students)
Ohio State vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 203.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Ohio State than Elizabethtown College ($35,762.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Elizabethtown College ($19,582 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 10.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,642 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 94.7% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($21,405 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 170 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elizabethtown College (26)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Elizabethtown College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/