| IU vs. OSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#154 in National Universities #117 in World University Rankings #5 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,144 Indiana Residents $41,891 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,244 Ohio Residents $40,022 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,756 Indiana Residents $33,454 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,901 Ohio Residents $42,740 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,389 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,931 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,290 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,400 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier78.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.57% |
| Lower18.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.78% |
| 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 | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller48,424 | Total Enrollment | Larger61,443 |
| Smaller38,093 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger46,815 |
| Smaller10,331 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,628 |
| Smaller3,249 | Online Student Population | Larger3,975 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower80% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,467) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,430) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,530 | Number of faculty | 7,731 |
| Lower$108,244 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$131,274 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.