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Colorado State CU Denver Miami DU Michigan Colorado School of Mines Wisconsin Utah Pitt UCCS Purdue NC State| University of Colorado Boulder | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 74% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | 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 CU Boulder based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 39,585 students)
CU Boulder vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 0% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at CU Boulder than Ohio State University ($38,770.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than CU Boulder ($19,582 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($14,006 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than University of Colorado Boulder (74% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 4.9% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($10,993 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 83 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
CU Boulder vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $6,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,600)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/