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Overview |
UC | UO | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 23,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $13,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $40,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $23,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $8,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 85% |
Admission |
UC | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 39,400 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 33,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $218 |
Diversity |
UC | UO | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UC | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 23,786 students)
UC vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or UO?
- University of Oregon is 9.4% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at UO than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($40,647.00 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 UO ($21,511 vs. $23,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 21.4% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,048 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (85% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,547 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 46 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UO (85.1%)
UC vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC or UO? 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 UO and UC.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $3,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $1,899 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,101 vs. $23,000)
- UO graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($218 vs. $237)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/