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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| Ohio University Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Ironton, OH | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,181 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,623 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 63% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 63% | ||
| 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-Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,006 students)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Southern Campus or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 156.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.4% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Ohio University Southern Campus ($25,854.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than Penn State Harrisburg ($8,181 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 140.5% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($6,228 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Southern Campus than Penn State Harrisburg (84% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 58% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($8,882 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Southern Campus or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Ohio University-Southern Campus .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ohio University-Southern Campus (3.37)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Southern Campus or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Ohio University-Southern Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (63% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Southern Campus 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/