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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Ohio University Main Campus | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 44% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Penn State than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,946.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State ($20,207 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 3.3% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,336 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Main Campus (96% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 6.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,066 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 94 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Penn State? 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 and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University 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/