| Houston vs. Cincinnati-Main Campus |
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|---|---|---|
#137 in National Universities #10 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #184 in National Universities #10 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,717 Texas Residents $22,547 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,363 Ohio Residents $28,697 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,051 Texas Residents $19,231 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,902 Ohio Residents $26,674 Out-of-State |
| More$8,853 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,542 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter73.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.29% |
| Favorable26.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.52% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger47,980 | Total Enrollment | Smaller45,026 |
| Larger39,257 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller33,033 |
| Smaller8,723 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,993 |
| Smaller5,933 | Online Student Population | Larger9,022 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,210) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,020 | Number of faculty | 3,429 |
| Higher$120,147 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.