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Ohio University-Main Campus vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Ohio University-Main Campus costs less than University of Cincinnati-Main Campus at every income band federal data covers — between $2,301 and $5,124 less per year, depending on what you earn.

What each actually costs, by household income

Household incomeOhio UniversityUniversity of CincinnatiDifference
Under $30k$15,673$17,974$2,301 · Ohio University
$30–48k$15,160$18,092$2,932 · Ohio University
$48–75k$19,078$22,492$3,414 · Ohio University
$75–110k$23,689$27,596$3,907 · Ohio University
Over $110k$24,492$29,616$5,124 · Ohio University

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.

Four years, at $75–110k

Ohio University-Main Campus$99,849
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$116,317
Difference over four years$16,468

Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.

Getting in

Published acceptance rate85% · 85%
Average SAT1212 · 1282

Listed Ohio 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.

After graduation — federal data

Median earnings, 10 yrs out$52,581 · $54,810
Graduate in four years50% · 42%
Typical graduate's own federal debt$21,056 · $21,250

Again Ohio 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.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.

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