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Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH
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Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$12,859 Ohio Residents
$38,365 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents
$40,188 Out-of-State
cheaper$13,497 Ohio Residents
$41,227 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents
$43,828 Out-of-State
Less$11,125Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,574
Admission
Higher1,400 SAT
30 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Tighter52.72%Acceptance RateEasier55.21%
Favorable23.45%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.46%
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 Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger60,540Total EnrollmentSmaller50,028
Larger46,123Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller41,745
Larger14,417Graduate Student PopulationSmaller8,283
Larger3,835Online Student PopulationSmaller116
Completion & Outcomes
Higher88%Graduate RateLower83%
Higher7%Transfer-out RateLower1%
Higher93%Retention RateLower91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
6,761Number of faculties3,615
Higher$122,952Average Faculty SalaryLower$81,577
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.