| OSU vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,859 Ohio Residents $38,365 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,497 Ohio Residents $41,227 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
| More$11,125 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,400 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter52.72% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.95% |
| Favorable23.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.95% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger60,540 | Total Enrollment | Smaller50,023 |
| Larger46,123 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller39,201 |
| Larger14,417 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,822 |
| Larger3,835 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower81% |
| Lower7% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher10% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 6,761 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
| Higher$122,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.