| Cincinnati-Main Campus vs. USF |
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|---|---|---|
#184 in National Universities #10 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region IV Universities #4 in Florida 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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,363 Ohio Residents $28,697 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,410 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,902 Ohio Residents $26,674 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,428 Florida Residents $21,126 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,542 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,865 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,220 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier85.29% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter43.19% |
| Lower22.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.31% |
| 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 Rank 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller45,026 | Total Enrollment | Larger49,622 |
| Smaller33,033 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger38,525 |
| Larger11,993 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11,097 |
| Larger9,022 | Online Student Population | Smaller7,519 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower75% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| 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: 7,422) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,210) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 3,429 | Number of faculty | 3,035 |
| Higher$104,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,031 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.