| Central State vs. OSU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,824 Ohio Residents $9,824 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,859 Ohio Residents $38,365 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,300 Ohio Residents $10,100 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,497 Ohio Residents $41,227 Out-of-State |
| Less$2,415 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,125 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,400 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier88.83% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.72% |
| Lower18.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.45% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,434 | Total Enrollment | Larger60,540 |
| Smaller5,406 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger46,123 |
| Smaller28 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,417 |
| Larger3,990 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,835 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower25% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Higher34% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Lower41% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,437) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,076) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 187 | Number of faculties | 6,761 |
| Lower$67,690 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,952 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.