Harder to get in as Out of State?

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<p>I found some statistics online that showed only 16.3% of students were out-of-state and 75% were Ohio residents. Is it harder to get in as an out-of-state?</p>

<p>New freshmen: 7,186
Ohio residents: 5,428 (75.5%)
Domestic out-of-state students: 1,168 (16.3%)</p>

<p>[Quick</a> facts](<a href=“http://undergrad.osu.edu/admissions/quick-facts.html]Quick”>http://undergrad.osu.edu/admissions/quick-facts.html)</p>

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<p>I think that OSU is looking to add to the diversity of its student body. This includes geographic diversity. I read an article a while ago about how OSU is trying to lure in more out-of-staters, so, as far as I know, an OOS applicant has just as much of a chance as an Ohio resident. And obviously, the higher your stats, the better your chances. (:</p>

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<p>I agree with ReallySleepy, I believe tOSU is trying to enlarge its OOS population. It does have the National Buckeye Scholarship which is good for $12,000 a year, renewable. And its only available to OOS students. It really takes a lot off of the cost.</p>