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Overview |
Ohio University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ohio University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 6,114 students)
Ohio University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 235.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Xavier than Ohio University Main Campus ($44,770.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Xavier ($20,207 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 12% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,336 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 196.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($27,897 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 3 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Ohio University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/