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IU Miami Michigan Virginia Tech Wisconsin Illinois Pitt Rose-Hulman UT Austin UCSD Iowa NC State| Ohio State University | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Purdue | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 48% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio State | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Purdue based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 51,528 students)
Ohio State vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Purdue?
- Ohio State University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Ohio State than Purdue University Main Campus ($35,762.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Ohio State ($12,576 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 39.6% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,030 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Purdue University Main Campus (74% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($10,993 vs. $8,950)
Ohio State vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 64 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Purdue? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Purdue and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $10,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $50,600)
- Purdue University Main Campus and Ohio State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Purdue University Main Campus and Ohio State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/