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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | LVC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio State | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,080 students)
Ohio State vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 309.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at LVC than Ohio State University ($47,240.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than LVC ($19,582 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 5.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,220 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 220.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($35,245 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Ohio State .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or LVC? 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 LVC and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Lebanon Valley College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,500)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/