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Overview |
UC | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
UC | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
UC | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UC | Ohio University | ||
| 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 Ohio University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 24,145 students)
UC vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 16.1% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at UC than Ohio University Main Campus ($26,862.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Ohio University ($20,149 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,336 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 7.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,416 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 57 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UC (86.2%)
UC vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and UC.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/