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UT Austin Baylor Miami Michigan Texas Tech OU Wisconsin Pitt UT Dallas Purdue UNT NC State| Ohio State University | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 61% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Applied | 70,028 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Ohio State based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 60,046 students)
Ohio State vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Texas A&M?
- Ohio State University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Ohio State than Texas A&M University College Station ($37,332.00 vs. $36,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Texas A&M ($19,575 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 8.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,154 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Texas A&M University College Station (64% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($11,791 vs. $11,607)
Ohio State vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 83 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
Ohio State vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Ohio State University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $15,000 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $50,600)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/