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U of A Miami UC Riverside San Diego State UB IU Kentucky Ohio State Xavier UIC CU Boulder University of Dayton| Arizona State University | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UC | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 79,593 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,308 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,091 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,401 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,992 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 68% |
Admission |
ASU | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,840 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 62,084 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1150/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $237 |
Diversity |
ASU | UC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (79,593 students vs. 43,338 students)
ASU vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 5.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,892.00 vs. $11,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at ASU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($31,450.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than UC ($16,401 vs. $21,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 23.3% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,048 vs. $16,091)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (89% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 46.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,992 vs. $8,195)
ASU vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 7 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than UC (87.7%)
ASU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UC and ASU.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Arizona State University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $2,722 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,278 vs. $23,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($209 vs. $237)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/