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Overview |
UA Huntsville | UC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,743 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,847 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,737 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 68% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,074 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1440 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $237 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | UC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 8,743 students)
UA Huntsville vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 17.5% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($11,892.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at UC than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($28,904.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than UC ($19,847 vs. $21,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 17.3% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,122 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is 6.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,737 vs. $8,195)
UA Huntsville vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 56 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UA Huntsville (74.3%)
UA Huntsville vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $4,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- UC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/