UE vs. UC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Evansville in Evansville, IN with University of Cincinnati Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than UE based on total student enrollment (45,026 students vs. 2,114 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Evansville is located in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting); University of Cincinnati Main Campus is in Cincinnati, OH (Large City setting).
• University of Evansville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Evansville 10:1; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 19:1.

UE vs. UC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UE or UC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than UC ($18,773 vs. $24,696).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 9.6% lower than at University of Evansville ($13,564 vs. $15,000).
• University of Evansville is 216.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UC (about $30,196 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $13,976.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 50.7% higher at UE than at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (about $14,862 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $29,310.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Evansville than at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 73%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 377.9% larger than aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students ($39,167 vs. $8,196).

UE vs. UC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UE or UC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UC and UE.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1270) is 100 points higher than at UE (1170).
• Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (26 vs. 24 at UE).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 1045/1300; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 1160/1370.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 21/28; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 24/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UE - Test-free; UC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UC Mar 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UC (3.69).
• UC has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than UE (77.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.6% at UE vs. 22.5% at UC.

UE vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UE and UC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Evansville's six-year graduation rate (62%) is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus's (59%).
• Graduates from University of Evansville earn a median of about $400 more per year than UC graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,000 vs. $45,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates have a $4,000 lower median loan debt than UE graduates ($23,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UC graduates have an estimated $42 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UE graduates ($237 vs. $279).
• More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.