University of Florida vs Ohio State University

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Ohio State University is ranking among the top 12 universities in USA for research that offers a unique experience to its students. For THE global ranking 2022, Ohio state University was spotted at #85. University of Florida overall ranking by QS is #168 out of 1401 globally, #37 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.

Overview Comparison
University of FloridaOhio State University
Collegedunia Score5.6 Out of 106.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 212 QS World University 2026
# 86 Center for World University Rankings 2025
# 130 Times Higher Education 2025
# 190 QS World University 2026
# 55 Center for World University Rankings 2025
# 116 Times Higher Education 2025
Subject Strength# 43 for Engineering by US News 2025
# 145 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 38 for Law by US News 2025
# 27 for Engineering by US News 2025
# 84 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 28 for Law by US News 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -111
PG Programs -84
Doctorate Programs -8
UG Programs -146
PG Programs -75
Doctorate Programs -100
Acceptance Rate24.0 %57.2 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-6
MELAB-77
SAT-1310
TOEFL-80
Duolingo-120
IELTS-7
SAT-1260
TOEFL-79
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   28658
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  30134
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 12120 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   36430
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  40507
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 14738 Per Year
placement (average package)

#81 for Graduate Employability Rank (2023)

Average Salaries Are Listed Below:

  • Masters in Finance : $218,000 
  • MBA  :  $110,000 
  • Masters in Science :  $107,000 
  • Bachelor of Science : $101,000 
  • Bachelor (Other) : $99,000 
  • Masters of Arts : $73,000 

Average Salaries are listed below:

  • 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 

application requirements

Supplement statement for both UG and PG programs. International students are required to apply through university online portal and not common application portal.

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.).

Campuses and B-SchoolsHough Graduate School of Business
Fisher College of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.9/10 Read 17 reviews8.5/10 Read 6 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of FloridaOhio State University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1853
1922
Student:Faculty Ratio17:1
13:1
Male:Female46% Male, 54% Female51% Male, 49% Female
Location Facts

Largest single-campus university in the nation. The only university in USA with 6 different healthcare colleges. The campus is bounded by Archer Road and University Avenue. You can visit local and state parks in Gainesville.  


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


Library

4,577,222 volumes, 8,099,054 microforms; 629,979 ebooks; 78,797 e-journals; 356 electronic databases. 


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.


Campus Life

Campus has Florida Museum of Natural History,
Two lakes within the campus used for fun and research purposes,
More than 60 intramural and club sports, 36 national champion teams
More than 45 dining spots in the campus
Florida Alligator (student newspaper-largest in USA)
15 living-learning communities and 6 graduate communities


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).


Hostel#Living Expenses - $12120
#Food and housing - $14738
Famous Alumni

Half a million students had graduated from University of Florida. Eight Former US ambassador, 6 astronauts, and 10 former lorida governors. Notable alumni are Michael Connelly (author), Maurkice Puncey (football center), Faye Dunaway (actress), Marco Rubio (senator of Florida), Kevin Ford (Astronaut), Katie Miller (American Government Appointee). 


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).


City Life

Gainesville is the largest city in Alachua County; It has a regional transit system, a municipal airport, and a championship golf course; Education, healthcare, retail and hospitality are the largest employing sectors; Unemployment rate was 3.0% in January 2020; Major tourist attractions are Butterfly Rainforest, Florida Museum of Natural History, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, etc.


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)


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