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Overview |
IU | UC | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 64% |
Admission |
IU | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
IU | UC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
IU | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IU | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 41,155 students)
IU vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 14.8% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at IU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($37,685.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than UC ($16,234 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,228 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 18.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,336 vs. $8,733)
IU vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 34 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming IU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $10,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,600)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- IU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/