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Purdue University is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. it is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the United States. Purdue university campus has a population of 45,869 from 50 states and nearly 130 countries. Purdue University holds the position of being the fourth largest international student population of any university in USA.Ohio State University is ranking among the top 12 universities in USA for research that offers a unique experience to its students.With an extensive student population of 50,000 undergraduates, 15,000 graduate students and over 1,000 student organization, clubs and recreational sports programs, student media organizations and publications, Ohio State University has grown into the third largest university campus and also as one of the largest universities in USA.
| Purdue University | Ohio State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.8 Out of 10 | 6.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 89 QS World University 2025 # 28 QS World University 2024 # 43 US News 2024 | # 208 QS World University 2025 # 43 US News 2024 # 99 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 4 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 167 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 301 for Law by QS World University 2024 | # 27 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 28 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 22 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -199 PG Programs -57 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -146 PG Programs -75 Doctorate Programs -100 |
| Acceptance Rate | 56.0 % | 49.4 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7.5 SAT-1150 TOEFL-100 | Duolingo-120 IELTS-7 SAT-1260 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31104 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28203 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 33118 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 36430 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 40507 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14738 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Top recruiters are Cummins Inc, Boeing Company, Eli Lily and Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, etc.
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| application requirements | Avg GPA required- 3.6 (grade B). Include essay and answers to Purdue questions along with applicant profile. | 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-Schools | Krannert School of Management | Fisher College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 15 reviews | 8.5/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | Purdue University | Ohio State University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1869 | 1922 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 58% Male, 42% Female | 51% Male, 49% Female |
| Location Facts | West Lafayette campus located in Indiana is the flagship campus of Purdue University System | 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 | 9 libraries: 6 subject-oriented, Hicks Undergraduate Library, VIrginia Kelly Karnes Archives, Special Collection Research Center, Includes 3,317,331 printed volumes and electronic books; 227,814 electronic and print journals; 400,000 microforms and government documents. | 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 | Over 1000 sports clubs and organizations such as A Cause for Paws, Make and Go Maker Space Initiative, 3D Printing Club, Accounting Association, Center for Democratic Citizenship | 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 | #Room and board - $12820 #Triple Room - $4680 #Large Double shared Bathroom - $6484 #Single room - $9134 | #Food and housing - $14738 |
| Famous Alumni | 23 astronauts including Neil Armstrong (first man to walk on moon), Edward Mills Purcell (Nobel laureate, physicist), Yitang Zhang (mathematician), Jeffrey Lacker (Federal Reserve Bank president), James Thompson (CEO of Rand Corporation) | 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 | Lafayette – West Lafayette is situated between Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis; Has over 40 parks and extensive trail systems, many nationally and international known high-tech corporations and institutions; population is approximately 190,000 | 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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