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Overview |
Georgia | UC | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 64% |
Admission |
Georgia | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgia | UC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Georgia based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Georgia than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($28,830.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than UC ($17,180 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 17.9% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,904 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 32.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,559 vs. $8,733)
Georgia vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 87 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia or UC? 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 UC and Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $10,800 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $45,600)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $3,854 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($19,146 vs. $23,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($197 vs. $237)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/