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Overview |
Ohio State | IU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 47,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $10,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $39,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $16,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 74% |
Admission |
Ohio State | IU | ||
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| Applied | 70,028 | 54,279 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 43,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio State | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | IU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | IU | ||
| 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 IU based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 47,527 students)
Ohio State vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or IU?
- Ohio State University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at IU than Ohio State University ($39,004.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Ohio State ($16,282 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 6.7% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,380 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than Ohio State University (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($11,791 vs. $9,857)
Ohio State vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 96 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
Ohio State vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or IU? 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 IU and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/