| OSU vs. UI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa 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 | 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$11,283 Iowa Residents $33,371 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,901 Ohio Residents $42,740 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,425 Iowa Residents $32,372 Out-of-State |
| More$11,931 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,772 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,400 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter60.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.62% |
| Lower21.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.43% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger61,443 | Total Enrollment | Smaller30,779 |
| Larger46,815 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,738 |
| Larger14,628 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,041 |
| Larger3,975 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,028 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 7,731 | Number of faculty | 2,896 |
| Higher$131,274 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$115,764 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.