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Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN
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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
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
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
cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$12,859 Ohio Residents
$38,365 Out-of-State
cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$13,497 Ohio Residents
$41,227 Out-of-State
Less$9,819Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,125
Admission
Lower1,330 SAT
31 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,400 SAT
30 ACT
Tighter52.70%Acceptance RateEasier52.72%
Favorable26.14%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower23.45%
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller51,528Total EnrollmentLarger60,540
Smaller38,593Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger46,123
Smaller12,935Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,417
Larger4,437Online Student PopulationSmaller3,835
Completion & Outcomes
Lower83%Graduate RateHigher88%
-Transfer-out Rate7%
Lower90%Retention RateHigher93%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
2,405Number of faculties6,761
Lower$121,387Average Faculty SalaryHigher$122,952
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.