UC Blue Ash vs UToledo

When it comes to higher education, University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College and University of Toledo stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. UC-Blue Ash, a two-year community college, boasts an open admissions policy, making it accessible to a wide range of students. In contrast, UT, a public research university, has a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. Both institutions offer a diverse range of programs, with UC-Blue Ash specializing in associate degrees and certificates, while UT offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degrees. While UC-Blue Ash's student body primarily comprises local residents, UT attracts a more diverse population from across the state and beyond. With UC-Blue Ash's lower tuition fees and UT's higher graduation rates, the choice between these two institutions hinges on individual academic aspirations and financial considerations. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your educational goals and preferences.

	University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College	University of Toledo
Overview
Location	Blue Ash, Ohio	Toledo, Ohio
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		74.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	96.5%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	1030 - 1280
ACT range	N/A	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		16.0%
Students submitting ACT score		46.0%
Total number of applicants		9,893
Total number of admissions given out		9,549
Admitted students who chose to enroll		2,332
Yield rate		24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,314 Out of state: $33,112	In state: $25,655 Out of state: $35,015
Average net price	$12,681	$17,764
Tuition	In state: $5,756 Out of state: $14,554	In state: $9,546 Out of state: $18,906
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,306 Meal plan: $4,982	Room/dormitory: $7,980 Meal plan: $4,455
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	67.0% Average amount $4,383	92.0% Average amount $8,876
Students receiving federal student loan	40.0% Average amount $4,766	50.0% Average amount $5,073
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $9,948	6.0% Average amount $12,858

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,133 Men 39.3% Women 60.7%	13,161 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Graduate students	N/A	3,818 Men 40.7% Women 59.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	4.3%	N/A
International students	1.6%	7.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	284	3,596
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Indiana Florida North Carolina	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Communication and Journalism Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Engineering Education Business Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	12.8%	55.3%
Dropout rate	43.8%	42.6%
Transferred out	42.8%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,156 Year 2: $54,748 Year 3: $56,682 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,204 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: $54,973 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $50,886 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $53,219 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,689 Year 2: $44,942 Year 3: $49,419 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,435 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $48,584 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,528 Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: $40,225 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,862 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,034 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $35,363 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,287 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $29,400 Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $106,042 Year 2: $117,184 Year 3: $120,336 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,815 Year 2: $103,913 Year 3: $111,949 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $99,547 Year 3: $110,524 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,272 Year 2: $81,210 Year 3: $89,644 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,608 Year 2: $75,623 Year 3: $84,047 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,253 Year 2: $72,742 Year 3: $81,431 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,761 Year 2: $66,169 Year 3: $78,505 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,231 Year 2: $71,854 Year 3: $77,928 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,847 Year 2: $71,575 Year 3: $75,502 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,677 Year 2: $65,053 Year 3: $70,906

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