College comparison

Oregon State University vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	77%	85%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1400	1160–1370
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,743	29,882
Avg net price	$19,604	$25,648
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Corvallis, OR	Cincinnati, OH

Quick answers

Is Oregon State University or University of Cincinnati-Main Campus harder to get into?

Oregon State University is more selective: Oregon State University's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's is approximately 85% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1400 at Oregon State University and 1160–1370 at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.