| Ohio State University | Pennsylvania State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 43 US News 2024 # 99 Times Higher Education 2024 # 151 QS World University 2024 | # 60 US News 2024 # 83 QS World University 2024 # 122 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 27 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 28 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 22 for Law by US News 2024 | # 32 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 109 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 80 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -147 PG Programs -78 Doctorate Programs -100 | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -120 |
| Acceptance Rate | 49.4 % | 51.3 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 SAT-1260 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 36430 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 40507 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13966 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35984 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38198 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26664 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average Salaries are listed below: Degree Average Salary MBA $114,000 Doctorate $108,000 Masters in Science $99,000 Bachelor of Science $89,000 Bachelor of Arts $75,000 Master (Other) $57,000 | PhD: $150,0000- $158,000 |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts; Academic recommendation; Standardized test scores; 2-3 LORs; Resume; SOPs/ Essays; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional Requirements (video interview, work experience, research papers, etc.). | Submit Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) along with application, SAT/ACT scores are also accepted as language proficiency proof. You may have to fulfill additional requriements as per the program. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Fisher College of Business | Smeal College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.9/10 Read 3 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | Ohio State University | Pennsylvania State University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1922 | 1855 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 65% Male, 35% Female |
| Location Facts | main campus in Columbus & regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, & Wooster; 1,764-acre main campus, about 2.5 miles north of the city's downtown | It has 24 campuses located throughout the state allowing students to explore the city while learning. University Park area is situated in located in State College and College township is located in Center Country. |
| Library | 18th largest university research library in North America; 21 libraries on Columbus campus, 8 branches at off-campus research facilities & regional campuses, 1 book storage depository near campus; 5.8 million volumes in total. | Titles held: 7,240,616 |
| Campus Life | 90-acre recreational space; 6 Rec Sports facilities; 8 health & student wellness centers; 1000+ student organizations; 3 Arts and Culture centers; 30+ food outlets across different campuses; Ohio Union (One of area's most comprehensive event centers); The Lantern (official daily student published newspaper, one of the largest campus newspaper in USA). | Engage in varsity athletics, 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural clubs, Center for Spiritual and ethical development, LGBTQ resource center. |
| Hostel | #Food and housing - $13966 | #On campus - $11280 #Off campus (not with family) - $11280 #Off campus (with family) - $4104 |
| Famous Alumni | 570,000 living alumni; Larry Sanger (one of the founders of Wikipedia); Steve May (chief technology officer at Pixar); James S. Albus (Roboticist); Jesse Owens (American athlete); R. L. Stine (American novelist); Roy Lichtenstein (American artist); Patricia Heaton (American actress); Woody Hayes (American football player); James Thurber (American cartoonist); Ross Butler (American actor). | Saquon Barkley (American Footballer), Adam Huber (Actor), Jerry Sandusky (football coach- America), Dan Bongino (American commentator), Safaa Al- Hashim (politician), Bo Nickal (Freestyle Wrestler). Alumni are famously called Nittany Lions. |
| City Life | Columbus- the capital & largest city in Ohio; distinctive neighborhoods, dynamic nightlife & music, creative arts scene, original culinary experiences, wide array of festivals; famous attractions: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Museum of Art, Center of Science and Industry (COSI), Huntington Park, Topiary Park; Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (Dec 2019) | State College, Pennsylvania is the largest borough area. Downtown Improvement District and University Park are two major sections in State College. The neighborhood has Orchard Parks, West End, College Heights, South State College, and more. Penn State University is the largest employer followed by Mount Nittany Medical Center. You can enjoy art fests, dance night marathons, and more. |
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