Kentucky vs. OSU
The following statements compare University of Kentucky and Ohio State University-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- OSU's tuition ($38,365) is more expensive than Kentucky ($33,406).
- OSU's acceptance rate (50.82%) is lower than Kentucky (92.38%).
- Kentucky has higher yield (24.68%) than OSU (22.65%).
- OSU's SAT score (1,400) is higher than Kentucky (1,170).
- Kentucky's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than OSU (18 to 1).
- OSU (60,046 students) is larger than Kentucky (32,703 students) with more enrolled students.
- Kentucky ($12,161) has higher amount of financial aid than OSU ($11,931).
- OSU's graduation rate (88%) is higher than Kentucky (70%).

University of Kentucky
Public, 4 years • Lexington, KY #92 National Universities, #1 in Kentucky more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,212 In-State
$33,406 out-of-state
$33,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,161
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
92.38% Acceptance Rate
24.68% Yield
Enrollment
23,930 Undergraduate
8,773 Graduate
4,695 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,710 Faculties (full-time)
10,549 Staffs (full-time)
$98,993 Faculty Salary
$62,530 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,362 annual charge
-8,300 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,880 annual charge

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Public, 4 years • Columbus, OH #106 National Universities, #4 in Ohio more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,859 In-State
$38,365 out-of-state
$38,365 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,931
Test Scores
1,400 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
50.82% Acceptance Rate
22.65% Yield
Enrollment
45,728 Undergraduate
14,318 Graduate
3,840 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
5,014 Faculties (full-time)
33,271 Staffs (full-time)
$119,968 Faculty Salary
$69,666 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-15,097 capacity
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