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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | PHC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Ohio State | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ohio State | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 409 students)
Ohio State vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 146.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Ohio State than Patrick Henry College ($35,762.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than PHC ($19,582 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 27.1% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,020 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Ohio State University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($13,531 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Ohio State .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or PHC? 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 PHC and Ohio State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/