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Oxford, OH · Columbus, OH
| Miami University-Oxford | Ohio State University-Main Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,384/yr | $17,339/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,015/yr | $4,885/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $19,976 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,193/yr | $5,751/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,806/yr | $9,807/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,048/yr | $20,461/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,431/yr | $27,359/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,750/yr | $14,738/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,750/yr | $13,814/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,030/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,415/yr | $3,070/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $38,757/yr | $30,305/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,161/yr | $13,244/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,221/yr | $40,022/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 13% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 75% | 61% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1220–1390 | 1310–1480 |
| SAT average | 1317 | 1387 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–30 | 28–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–32 · Math 25–30 | English 27–34 · Math 26–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 34,498 | 70,028 |
| Students accepted | 28,319 | 35,588 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,937 | 8,062 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 29% | 35% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 80% | 88% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 94% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,076/yr | $60,409/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,102–$84,230 | $39,834–$88,954 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 81% | 83% |
| White students graduating | 83% | 89% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 82% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 80% | 82% |
| Asian students graduating | 77% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,773/yr | $51,438/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 70% | 72% |
| Pell students who graduate | 72% | 80% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | 14% | 7.1% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,974/yr | $56,186/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Engineering 15% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Engineering — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $111,886/yr | Dentistry — $130,546/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 29% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 16,656 | 45,638 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,022 | 14,628 |
| Average professor pay | $10,834/mo | $14,386/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $79,777 | $64,714 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | City (large) |
| Location | Oxford, OH | Columbus, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1809 | 1870 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Men | 48% | 50% |
| Women | 52% | 51% |
| White students | 83% | 60% |
| Black students | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 11% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,183/yr | $23,612/yr |
| Endowment | $812.5M | $7.9B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 8,279 | 15,097 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,094/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,879/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 35 |
| Student athletes | 625 | 956 |
| Athletic scholarships | $12.6M | $29.6M |
| Athletics budget | $40.8M | $295.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $41.2M | $295.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.2M | $4.1M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.