College comparison

Ohio State vs Purdue

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Ohio State Columbus, OH	Purdue West Lafayette, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University-Main Campus is more selective	61%	50%
SAT (25–75)	1310–1480	1200–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	45,638	44,503
Avg net price	$17,339	$14,600
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Columbus, OH	West Lafayette, IN

Quick answers

Is Ohio State University-Main Campus or Purdue University-Main Campus harder to get into?

Purdue University-Main Campus is more selective: Ohio State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and Purdue University-Main Campus's is approximately 50% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Ohio State University-Main Campus vs Purdue University-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1310–1480 at Ohio State University-Main Campus and 1200–1480 at Purdue University-Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.