The Best Ohio Colleges

The Best Colleges in Ohio for 2025

These are the top ranked public and private four-year colleges in Ohio as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the list for 2025 as the best overall college in Ohio is Case Western Reserve University. The top rated public state college is Ohio State University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Ohio Public Private 4 year

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University of Akron Main Campus
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Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 13,518enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Muskingum University
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New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

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#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,108enrollment
  • $20,269net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Lourdes University
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Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

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#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,014enrollment
  • $22,614net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Tiffin University
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Tiffin, OH
 

Tiffin University

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,598enrollment
  • $24,516net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 870-1120SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,040enrollment
  • $11,740net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 940-1210SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Central State University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

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#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 3,454enrollment
  • $14,821net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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Wright State University Lake Campus
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Celina, OH
 

Wright State University Lake Campus

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 1,398enrollment
  • $12,039net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 790-890SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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