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Belmont Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University| Ohio State University | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio State | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 4,704 students)
Ohio State vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 197.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Ohio State than Lipscomb University ($35,762.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Lipscomb ($19,582 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($14,006 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 122% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($24,404 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 119 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Lipscomb University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/