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Overview |
Kentucky | UC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 64% |
Admission |
Kentucky | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | UC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Kentucky based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 31,547 students)
Kentucky vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 0% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Kentucky than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($30,913.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than UC ($18,693 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,852 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 61.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($14,114 vs. $8,733)
Kentucky vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 22 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UC (86.2%)
Kentucky vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is the same as at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $5,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More Kentucky 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/