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Overview |
UCSD | Ohio State | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 74% |
Admission |
UCSD | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UCSD | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than UCSD based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 42,006 students)
UCSD vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Ohio State?
- University of California San Diego is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at UCSD than Ohio State University ($41,636.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than Ohio State ($16,111 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 19.3% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($14,006 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than University of California San Diego (74% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 89% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($20,782 vs. $10,993)
UCSD vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 49 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or Ohio State? 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 State and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than Ohio State University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $17,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $50,600)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,500)
- UCSD graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($191 vs. $222)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/