College Roadmap · Family ROI Report
UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Ohio State University
Prepared for Sample Student · Columbus, OH
Best-case 4-yr offset
$47,072
AP savings
Typical 4-yr offset
$200,472
AP + avg merit × 4
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $20,240 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
53.0%
Yield 23.6% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$64,858
Net after avg aid: $59,798
AP Tuition Saved
$47,072
32 credits · 2.1 semester(s)
Admissions Profile
SAT Total (mid 50%)
1320–1490
ACT Composite
28–32
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD
59.5% with GPA 3.75-4.0
Cost Breakdown
Tuition$44,122
Fees—
Room & board$15,630
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$64,858
Average need-based aid− $5,060
Net price (avg)$59,798
Merit Scholarship Opportunity
President's Ohio Scholarship Program
AP Investment & Return
Based on Ohio State's AP credit policy (min score 3).
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Calculus BC
+10 credits · $14,710
5
Chemistry
+5 credits · $7,355
5
Biology
+8 credits · $11,768
5
English Language
+3 credits · $4,413
4
US History
+6 credits · $8,826
4
Credits
32
Sem. saved
2.1
Saved
$47,072
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction
Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.
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College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2024-2025 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22