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JMU Mason Miami Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Ohio State Old Dominion CNU Kent State William & Mary UC Wright State| Ohio University Main Campus | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | VCU | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 24,937 students)
Ohio University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or VCU?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 7% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at VCU than Ohio University Main Campus ($34,744.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than VCU ($20,550 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 18.6% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,594 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($12,433 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 11 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
Ohio University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or VCU? 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 VCU and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/