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Penn State Ohio State Duquesne University Rutgers Miami Binghamton University Purdue Maryland Virginia Tech UConn UD UMass| Ohio University Main Campus | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 48% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Pitt than Ohio University Main Campus ($36,000.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Pitt ($20,207 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,336 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 16% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,919 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 164 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Ohio University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $13,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,909)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/