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Miami JMU Michigan Mason Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Virginia Tech Maryland Minnesota| Ohio State University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | VCU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 83% |
Admission |
Ohio State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | VCU | ||
| 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 VCU based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 28,082 students)
Ohio State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Ohio State than Virginia Commonwealth University ($35,762.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than VCU ($19,582 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 14.1% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,279 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Ohio State University (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($12,583 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 198 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or VCU? 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 VCU and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,500)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/