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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 84% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio State | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 718 students)
Ohio State vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Ohio State than Penn State York ($35,762.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Ohio State ($18,910 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 7.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,984 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Ohio State University (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Penn State York ($10,993 vs. $8,440)
Ohio State vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 245 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Penn State York (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $4,700 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/