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Overview |
Ohio State | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 47% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 48,956 students)
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Wisconsin?
- Ohio State University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Wisconsin than Ohio State University ($37,904.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Ohio State ($13,376 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 8.6% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,894 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than University of Wisconsin Madison (74% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 1.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($11,171 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 5 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Ohio State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Ohio State University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $14,200 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,250)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/