| OSU vs. PU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #62 in National Universities #60 in World University Rankings #2 in Indiana 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 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,859 Ohio Residents $38,365 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,497 Ohio Residents $41,227 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State |
| More$11,125 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,819 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,400 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,330 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier52.72% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.70% |
| Lower23.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.14% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger60,540 | Total Enrollment | Smaller51,528 |
| Larger46,123 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller38,593 |
| Larger14,417 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller12,935 |
| Smaller3,835 | Online Student Population | Larger4,437 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 6,761 | Number of faculties | 2,405 |
| Higher$122,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$121,387 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.