Northwestern vs. OSU |
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate 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) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$65,997 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,859 Ohio Residents $38,365 Out-of-State |
expensive$53,871 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,497 Ohio Residents $41,227 Out-of-State |
More$53,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,125 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,400 SAT 30 ACT |
Tighter7.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.72% |
Favorable55.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.45% |
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 Legacy status | 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 |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller23,161 | Total Enrollment | Larger60,540 |
Smaller8,993 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger46,123 |
Smaller14,168 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,417 |
Smaller1,123 | Online Student Population | Larger3,835 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower88% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
2,665 | Number of faculties | 6,761 |
Higher$168,344 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$122,952 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.