| Ohio University-Main Campus vs. OSU |
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|---|---|---|
#289 in National Universities #28 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,158 Ohio Residents $24,838 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,244 Ohio Residents $40,022 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,720 Ohio Residents $17,712 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,901 Ohio Residents $42,740 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,901 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,931 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,400 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier84.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.57% |
| Lower19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.78% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller26,323 | Total Enrollment | Larger61,443 |
| Smaller20,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger46,815 |
| Smaller5,879 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,628 |
| Larger6,865 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,975 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,260) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,194) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,288 | Number of faculty | 7,731 |
| Lower$88,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$131,274 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.