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Overview |
Ohio State | Utah | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 34,734 students)
Ohio State vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Utah?
- Ohio State University is 41% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Ohio State than University of Utah ($35,762.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Ohio State ($12,399 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 22.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,437 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Ohio State University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 13.4% larger than aid received University of Utah ($10,993 vs. $9,696)
Ohio State vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 165 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Utah? 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 Utah and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Utah (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $10,700 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $50,600)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/