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Overview |
CSU | UC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 64% |
Admission |
CSU | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU | UC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 50.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.9% higher at UC than Chicago State University ($26,862.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UC ($6,446 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 7.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,852 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 82% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($15,891 vs. $8,733)
CSU vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 290 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UC students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CSU (3.18)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Chicago State University (59% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $38,300)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,250)
- UC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($237 vs. $323)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/