| OSU vs. COTC |
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|---|---|---|
#65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Ohio Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private Not-for-profit |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,244 Ohio Residents $40,022 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,256 Ohio Residents $8,016 Out-of-State |
| $13,901 Ohio Residents $42,740 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$11,931 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,270 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,400 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 60.57% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 21.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger61,443 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,182 |
| Larger46,815 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,182 |
| 14,628 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger3,975 | Online Student Population | Smaller628 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower30% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher100% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 7,731 | Number of faculty | 142 |
| Higher$131,274 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$66,653 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.