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Overview |
SAU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
SAU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
SAU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
SAU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
SAU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SAU | Ohio University | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Ohio University?
- Spring Arbor University is 132.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at SAU than Ohio University Main Campus ($31,020.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than SAU ($20,207 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 15.8% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,652 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 119.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($20,677 vs. $9,416)
SAU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 35 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and SAU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Spring Arbor University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $1,900 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,600)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,543 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,043)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/