In average, 59% of full-time first-time beginning undergraduate students (freshmen) have received grants and/or scholarships at Penn State Vs OSU. The average financial aid amount received is $10,530. For all undergraduate students, 64.00% received grants/scholarship and the average aid amount is $11,350

The average tuition & fees for the schools is $16,547 for state residents and $39,277 for out-of-state students. The average cost of attendance (COA) including tuition & fees, book & supplies, and living costs for Penn State Vs OSU is $58,292 and, after receiving financial aid, the actual cost is down to $47,762.

Penn State Vs OSU Financial Aid Comparison

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Financial Aid Comparison Table
School NameTuition & Fees Beginning Undergraduate Students (Freshmen)All Undergraduate Students
Percent Receiving AidAverage AmountsPercent Receiving AidAverage Amounts
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH$38,365 ($12,859)74.00%$10,99372.00%$11,125
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA$40,188 ($20,234)44.00%$10,06656.00%$11,574
Average$39,277 ($16,547)59%$10,530 64%$11,350
*The tuition data is updated with academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last Update: September 25, 2023). The financial aid information is based on the IPEDS data for the academic year 2022-2023.