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Overview |
Arkansas | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 24,145 students)
Arkansas vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Arkansas than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,420.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Ohio University ($16,208 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($12,336 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Arkansas (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 11.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,416 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 46 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Arkansas (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $5,900 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/