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Overview |
Ohio State | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 64% |
Admission |
Ohio State | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70,028 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Ohio State | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 3,776 students)
Ohio State vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 429.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($62,600.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at University of Richmond than Ohio State University ($62,600.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than University of Richmond ($19,575 vs. $35,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($14,272 vs. $16,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University as University of Richmond (64% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 256.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($42,050 vs. $11,791)
Ohio State vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 42 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than University of Richmond (23.3%)
Ohio State vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Ohio State University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $23,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $50,600)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $352 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($21,148 vs. $21,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/