The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • OSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($38,365) than UI ($32,927).
  • It is harder to admit to OSU than UI.
  • OSU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,400) than UI (1,230).
  • OSU has higher submitted ACT score (30) than UI (25).
  • OSU has more students with 60,540 students while UI has 30,015 students.
  • UI has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while OSU's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • OSU has more full-time faculties with 4,451 faculties while UI has 2,485 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Ohio State University-Main Campus and University of Iowa.
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OSUvs.UI
Columbus, OhioLocationIowa City, Iowa
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$12,859
Out-Of-State$38,365
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,964
Out-Of-State$32,927
72%% Receiving Financial Aid70%
$11,125Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,058
52.72 %Acceptance Rates86.00 %
23.45 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.40 %
1,400SAT Score1,230
30ACT Score25
88 %Graduation Rate73 %
7 %Transfer-out Rate18 %
93 %Retention Rate89 %
60,540Student Population30,015
4,451Number of Faculties2,485
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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