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You want one of the largest US universities, with broad engineering and life in Columbus.
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Ohio State vs Rutgers
Ohio State University and Rutgers University–New Brunswick are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- Ohio State: ₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore
- Rutgers: ₹1.02 crore – ₹1.22 crore
- Ohio State cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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Ohio State or Rutgers: which is better for Indian students?
Ohio State costs less: about ₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore in total versus ₹1.02 crore – ₹1.22 crore for Rutgers — a difference of roughly ₹0. Ohio State is known for one of the largest US universities, with broad engineering; Rutgers for New Jersey's flagship research university. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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Ohio State vs Rutgers
- Total cost
- Ohio State: ₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore · Rutgers: ₹1.02 crore – ₹1.22 crore
- Location
- Ohio State: Columbus, OH · Rutgers: New Brunswick, NJ
- Type
- Ohio State: Public · Rutgers: Public
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You want New Jersey's flagship research university and life in New Brunswick.
Cost
Ohio State saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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Ohio State, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹1.05 crore – ₹1.2 crore vs ₹1.02 crore – ₹1.22 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. Ohio State is known for one of the largest US universities, with broad engineering; Rutgers for New Jersey's flagship research university. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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