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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University Kean W&J Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia| Ohio University Southern Campus | Penn State Wilkes Barre | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Ironton, OH | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,181 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,623 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 653 | ||
| Admitted | - | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 47% | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Southern Campus is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 368 students)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Southern Campus or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is 130.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.6% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than Ohio University Southern Campus ($23,086.00 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 Wilkes-Barre ($8,181 vs. $16,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 108.5% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($6,228 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Ohio University Southern Campus (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 88.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($10,598 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Southern Campus or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Ohio University-Southern Campus .
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Southern Campus or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Ohio University-Southern Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (47% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/