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Overview |
Ohio State | Penn State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 44% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio State | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Penn State based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 50,028 students)
Ohio State vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Penn State than Ohio State University ($35,946.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Penn State ($19,582 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 9.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,744 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Penn State Main Campus (74% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($10,993 vs. $10,066)
Ohio State vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 93 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Ohio State University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $4,700 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/