Like Ohio State, Purdue is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Purdue is especially known for its strengths in aerospace and engineering research. urdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, a college town with a strong sense of community and easy access to outdoor recreation. Purdue is generally less expensive than OSU for both in-state and out-of-state students.

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, UC also has a wide range of academic programs, with particular strengths in areas such as design, health sciences, and law. UC has a smaller student body that OSU, and a strong focus on experiential learning and community engagement. OSU is generally more expensive than UC for both in-state and out-of-state students, as it is a larger and more well-known university.

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, a vibrant college town with a strong arts and culture scene, University of Wisconsin is known for its strengths in many areas, including engineering, business, science, and the arts and humanities, and especially its programs in agriculture and life sciences. OSU and UW-Madison both belong to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and both schools place a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and innovation. UW-Madison is generally more expensive than OSU for both in-state and out-of-state students.

UMich is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a vibrant college town with a strong arts and culture scene. UMich is known for its strengths in many areas, including engineering, business, science, and the arts and humanities, and is particularly well-known for its programs in music, theater, and dance. Both universities are highly focused on research and innovation, and both belong to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). UMich is generally more expensive than OSU for both in-state and out-of-state students,

Ohio University is known for its strengths in many areas, including business, education, and communication. Like Ohio State, OU is a top research institute and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), however Ohio State is more

Miami University in the small college town of Oxford, Ohio is known for its strengths in many areas, including business, education, and the liberal arts. Both schools have a strong sense of community and school spirit, but Miami is more focused on the undergraduate experience. Both schools are research-focused and are members of the Association of American Universities (AAU), but Miami may be less research-intensive than Ohio State. Miami University is generally more expensive than OSU.

Ohio State University (OSU) and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) are both highly regarded universities in Ohio. CWRU is known for its strengths in many areas, including engineering, business, and the sciences, and is particularly well-known for its medical school. CWRU has a smaller student body than OSU, and a more intimate campus environment. OSU has a larger and more diverse student body, with a strong sense of school spirit and community. Both belongs to the Association of American Universities (AAU). Both schools are also located in major metropolitan areas, which provide easy access to arts and culture. CWRU is a private university, and its base tuition is more expensive than OSU's tuition.

IU has a strong focus on the arts and humanities, with a thriving music and arts scene on campus. Both universities are researched-focused, and both belong to the Association of American Universities (AAU). IU and OSU have comparable tuition prices, and both have tuition rates that are generally higher than many other public universities.

Penn State and Ohio State share a lot in common. Both both offer a wide range of academic programs, with strengths in many areas including business, engineering, health sciences, agriculture, education, and the arts and humanities, and OSU has strong programs in many of the same areas as Penn State. Penn State and OSU are similarly priced for both in-state and out-of-state students, and both offer base tuition rates that are higher than many other public universities. One of the biggest differences between Penn State and Ohio State is location. Penn State is located in State College, Pennsylvania, a college town with a strong sense of community and easy access to outdoor recreation. OSU is located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capital and largest city in Ohio, which offers a thriving arts and culture scene.