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Overview |
UC | Utah | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
UC | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
UC | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UC | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 34,734 students)
UC vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Utah?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Utah than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($28,697.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UC ($12,399 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,437 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 11% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,696 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 35 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UC (86.2%)
UC vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC or Utah? 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 Utah and UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of Utah (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $15,700 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $45,600)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- Utah graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/