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IU Virginia Tech Illinois Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa NC State ISU Notre Dame| Ohio University Main Campus | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 48% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Purdue?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Purdue than Ohio University Main Campus ($28,520.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Ohio University ($12,576 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 23% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,030 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Purdue University Main Campus (96% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 5.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($9,416 vs. $8,950)
Ohio University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 123 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Ohio University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $16,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/