Head to head · Ohio
Ohio State University-Main Campus costs less than University of Cincinnati-Main Campus at every income band federal data covers — between $2,257 and $13,089 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Ohio State University | University of Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,885 | $17,974 | $13,089 |
| $30–48k | $5,751 | $18,092 | $12,341 |
| $48–75k | $9,807 | $22,492 | $12,685 |
| $75–110k | $20,461 | $27,596 | $7,135 |
| Over $110k | $27,359 | $29,616 | $2,257 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Ohio State University first, then University of Cincinnati. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Ohio State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Ohio State University-Main Campus — every income band · University of Cincinnati-Main Campus — every income band · All Ohio public colleges