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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Ohio University Main Campus | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,316 students)
Ohio University vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Grove City College?
- Grove City College is 49.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Ohio University than Grove City College ($23,720.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Grove City College ($20,207 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 11.6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,050 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Grove City College (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 17.4% larger than aid received Grove City College ($9,416 vs. $8,020)
Ohio University vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Grove City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grove City College or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Grove City College (71%)
Ohio University vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Grove City College? 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 Grove City College and Ohio University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/