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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | SVU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio State | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $244 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,053 students)
Ohio State vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at Ohio State than Southern Virginia University ($35,762.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than SVU ($19,582 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 53.1% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($9,150 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Ohio State University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($10,993 vs. $8,188)
Ohio State vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 254 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or SVU? 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 SVU and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Southern Virginia University (80% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,654)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/