| Cincinnati-Main Campus vs. Louisville |
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|---|---|---|
#184 in National Universities #10 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #171 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,570 Ohio Residents $30,582 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,828 Kentucky Residents $29,174 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,902 Ohio Residents $26,674 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,418 Kentucky Residents $29,102 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,544 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,508 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier86.22% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.54% |
| Favorable25.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.25% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger41,155 | Total Enrollment | Smaller22,017 |
| Larger29,663 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,921 |
| Larger11,492 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,096 |
| Larger8,635 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,193 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,598) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,942) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,210) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,100) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 3,201 | Number of faculties | 2,037 |
| Higher$99,797 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,842 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.