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UO Miami Portland State University IU Kentucky Colorado State Ohio State Xavier UIC University of Dayton Western Washington University Purdue| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | OSU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 89% |
Admission |
UC | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
UC | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UC | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UC | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than OSU based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 35,622 students)
UC vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or OSU?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 6.7% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($11,892.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at OSU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($33,315.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than OSU ($21,511 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 15.5% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($13,048 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (89% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 21.1% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,922 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 52 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at OSU (3.61)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than OSU (78.8%)
UC vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC or OSU? 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 OSU and UC.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- UC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/