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UT Austin vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus: Which is Better?

Side-by-side comparison of acceptance rates, SAT scores, tuition, earnings, and more, updated with the latest College Scorecard data.

School

UT Austin

Austin, TX

School

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

Head-to-Head Stats

MetricUT AustinUniversity of Cincinnati
Acceptance Rate29.1%wins87.7%
SAT Range (25th–75th)1230–1490wins1150–1360
ACT Range (25th–75th)27–33wins24–29
Tuition (Out-of-State)$42,778$30,582wins
Avg Net Price$19,678wins$23,156
Median Earnings (10 yr)$75,121wins$54,810
Graduation Rate87.6%wins71.5%
Retention Rate96.1%wins85.7%
Student–Faculty Ratio18:1wins19:1
Total Enrollment42,100wins29,094

Verdict

Based on the data above, UT Austin edges out University of Cincinnati on 9 of 10 measurable categories, including key factors like acceptance rate, earnings, and graduation rate. That said, the right choice depends heavily on your major, financial situation, and campus culture fit.

UT Austin Strengths

  • Acceptance Rate: 29.1%
  • SAT Range (25th–75th): 1230–1490
  • ACT Range (25th–75th): 27–33
  • Avg Net Price: $19,678

University of Cincinnati Strengths

  • Tuition (Out-of-State): $30,582

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