1. University of Cincinnati

    • 4 Year
    • Cincinnati, OH
    • 3,730 reviews
    #171 Best Colleges in America

    Junior : My overall rating for the University of Cincinnati is a strong 4 stars. Being in the city the location is great for getting internships, co-ops, and ultimately a steady job after college. There are loads of restaurants to go to just minutes off campus, and if you ever feel like you need to get away from the UC life, Downtown Cincinnati is only about a 15 minute drive away.
    If I could change one thing about the University of Cincinnati it would be the dining halls. There are four dining halls on campus, however they all serve just about the same things with little variation in the meals day-to-day. There isnt a whole lot of healthy food options either. Another downside to UCs dining halls is that only one of the dining halls offers to-go boxes. Overall, UC is a great school and has a lot to offer students. Picking to attend the University of Cincinnati was the best decision Ive ever made!
    Read 3,730 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,085 Net Price
    • 1160-1370 SAT Range
    Will You Get In? Compare

  2. Miami University

    • 4 Year
    • Oxford, OH
    • 3,123 reviews
    #172 Best Colleges in America

    Junior : I love the feel of the campus and the community there. Most of the professors are nice and helpful. One of the issues I have run into is a lack of communication from my academic advisor, which is not the case with all of them. I want to add a botany major, however the classes are spotty, with few being available at a given time. The staff in the department don't seem to know if or when they can offer some classes, I think due to shortage of professors to teach. The main major I am going for is zoology, but there are few animal-specific courses offered. If you pride yourself in offering botany and zoology degrees specifically, then make sure you actually are able to offer the classes for them! Also Oxford makes intro. chemistry way harder than it needs to be to weed people out.
    However, there are also multiple things I love about Miami. The scenery is beautiful, the dining halls are pretty nice, and my korean prof. is absolutely wonderful, so kind and understanding.
    Read 3,123 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,542 Net Price
    • 1200-1380 SAT Range
    Will You Get In? Compare
    Virtual Tour