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Overview |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Wooster | ||
| Location | Lancaster, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,913 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,572 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (1,994 students vs. 1,967 students)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 850.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 534.2% higher at Wooster than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($57,050.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Wooster ($7,913 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 116.8% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($6,228 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 659.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($42,315 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (75% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $6,700 more per year than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/