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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | W&J | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio State | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,151 students)
Ohio State vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 330.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at W&J than Ohio State University ($49,612.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than W&J ($19,582 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 3.6% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,524 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 254.4% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($38,963 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Ohio State .
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or W&J? 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 W&J and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/