PSE Ohio State Competitors

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is among the nation's leading research institutions. Founded in 1826 and shaped by the federation of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University, CWRU is distinguished by its strengths in education, research, service and experiential learning. Located in the cultural hub of Cleveland, Ohio, we offer nationally recognized programs in the arts and sciences, dental medicine, engineering, law, business and management, medicine, nursing and applied social sciences. FOLLOW US Facebook: @casewesternreserve Twitter: @cwru Instagram: @cwru

The University of Cincinnati, top 5 university for co-op and internships, offers students a balance of academic excellence and real-world experience. Since its founding in 1819, UC has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including the first antihistamine, the first cooperative education program, the first electronic organ, and the oral polio vaccine. Each year, this urban, public, research university graduates nearly 10,000 students, adding to more than 300,000 living alumni around the world. UC is the largest employer in the Cincinnati region, with an economic impact of more than $4.2 billion.

Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory. Located in Athens, OH, the University has earned a reputation for its rich educational tradition and outstanding academic programs. The main campus population is more than 20,000 and includes students from nearly every state and about 100 nations. Five regional campuses extend University access across southern Ohio and bring the University’s total enrollment to more than 35,000. Ohio University offers more than 250 areas of undergraduate study. On the graduate level, the University grants master’s degrees in nearly all of its major academic divisions and doctoral degrees in selected departments. Ohio University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and has been designated as a high activity research university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The University also has been cited for academic quality by "U.S. News and World Report," "Washington Monthly" and others. The John Templeton Foundation also has recognized Ohio University as one of the top character-building institutions in the country.