| Ohio University-Main Campus vs. Central State |
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|---|---|---|
#289 in National Universities #28 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| 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 Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,158 Ohio Residents $24,838 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,058 Ohio Residents $10,058 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,720 Ohio Residents $17,712 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,300 Ohio Residents $10,100 Out-of-State |
| More$8,901 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,604 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter84.99% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.61% |
| Lower19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.38% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,323 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,708 |
| Larger20,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,665 |
| Larger5,879 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller43 |
| Larger6,865 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,085 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher34% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower56% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,260) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,437) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,194) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,076) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,288 | Number of faculty | 250 |
| Higher$88,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,281 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.