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Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA
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Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents
$40,188 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$12,859 Ohio Residents
$38,365 Out-of-State
expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents
$43,828 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$13,497 Ohio Residents
$41,227 Out-of-State
More$11,574Average Financial Aid AmountLess$11,125
Admission
Lower1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,400 SAT
30 ACT
Easier55.21%Acceptance RateTighter52.72%
Lower19.46%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable23.45%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
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
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller50,028Total EnrollmentLarger60,540
Smaller41,745Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger46,123
Smaller8,283Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,417
Smaller116Online Student PopulationLarger3,835
Completion & Outcomes
Lower83%Graduate RateHigher88%
Lower1%Transfer-out RateHigher7%
Lower91%Retention RateHigher93%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
3,615Number of faculties6,761
Lower$81,577Average Faculty SalaryHigher$122,952
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.