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Miami IU Kentucky Ohio State Xavier UIC University of Dayton Purdue UB Ohio University ASU Michigan State| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | EMU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
UC | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
UC | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UC | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UC | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,334 students)
UC vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 253% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at EMU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($40,590.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than EMU ($20,149 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 5% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,240 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 248.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($30,460 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 156 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming UC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UC (3.69)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UC (86.2%)
UC vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC or EMU? 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 EMU and UC.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $1,700 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,900)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,450)
- UC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/