| OSU vs. Cincinnati-Main Campus |
#65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #184 in National Universities #10 in Ohio 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,244 Ohio Residents $40,022 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,363 Ohio Residents $28,697 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,901 Ohio Residents $42,740 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,902 Ohio Residents $26,674 Out-of-State |
| More$11,931 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,542 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,400 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter60.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.29% |
| Lower21.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.52% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger61,443 | Total Enrollment | Smaller45,026 |
| Larger46,815 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller33,033 |
| Larger14,628 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11,993 |
| Smaller3,975 | Online Student Population | Larger9,022 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| 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: 7,598) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,210) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 7,731 | Number of faculty | 3,429 |
| Higher$131,274 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.