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Overview |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Lancaster, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,913 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,572 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 66% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $277 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,994 students)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 156.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.4% higher at Penn State Berks than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($25,854.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Penn State Berks ($7,913 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 130.2% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($6,228 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Penn State Berks (68% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Berks students is 53.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($8,528 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/