| Akron Main Campus vs. OSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#330 in National Universities #35 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,799 Ohio Residents $17,239 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,859 Ohio Residents $38,365 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,411 Ohio Residents $15,171 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,497 Ohio Residents $41,227 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,893 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,125 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,400 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier82.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.72% |
| Lower20.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.45% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,465 | Total Enrollment | Larger60,540 |
| Smaller11,323 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger46,123 |
| Smaller2,142 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,417 |
| Smaller1,479 | Online Student Population | Larger3,835 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,098 | Number of faculties | 6,761 |
| Lower$92,979 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,952 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.