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UofSC Clemson Miami Coastal Carolina Ohio State CSU Elon Kent State UC Wright State USC Beaufort Furman| Ohio University Main Campus | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | CofC | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 10,885 students)
Ohio University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or CofC?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 6.7% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at CofC than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,338.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than CofC ($20,207 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,336 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 0.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,499 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 33 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than CofC (75.7%)
Ohio University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or CofC? 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 CofC and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than College of Charleston (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $1,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/