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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 | Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 424 students)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Ohio University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($23,720.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Ohio University ($15,897 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($12,336 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 1.9% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($9,416 vs. $9,241)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 192 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Ohio University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/