Cincinnati vs. CU Boulder
The Matchup
10-26-24
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
#81 Public University (US News and World Report)
#22 Undergrad Business Analytics (US News and World Report)
#79 Undergraduate Engineering (US News and World Report)
#74 Undergraduate Nursing (US News and World Report)
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
#4 in World, Geosciences (US News and World Report)
#1 City for Green Startups (Promoleaf, 2022)
#8 in Aerospace Engineering Sciences (US News and World Report)
Best college town in the U.S. (Best College Reviews, 2022)
The Academic Matchup
University of Cincinnati
Founder of Cooperative Education
The University of Cincinnati invented cooperative education in 1906 with the help of civil engineering professor and college dean Herman Schneider. UC's co-op program is the oldest and still one of largest in the world.
Real-world Experience
Top 5 in the nation for co-ops/internships as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. UC students co-op with more than 2,000 companies around the world, earning a collective $88.8 million annually.
Leaders in Innovation
World’s Top 100 for most innovative universities as ranked by Reuters. The university’s commitment to innovation is cemented in the 1819 Innovation Hub, a one-stop destination where industry meets the university’s talent.
Research Excellence
Among the top public research universities in the country, University of Cincinnati received a record $314 million in research awards in 2023.
University of Colorado Boulder
Tom Cech and mRNA
Nobel Prize recipient Tom Cech's research, particularly his discovery of the catalytic properties of RNA, has revolutionized the way scientists perceive the role of mRNA in cellular processes. His work revealed that RNA could function as an enzyme. This discovery was instrumental in understanding how mRNA molecules can influence gene expression and cellular functions.
Out of This World
The University of Colorado Boulder is a prominent center for aerospace research, known for its cutting-edge facilities and contributions to space science and technology. CU Boulder is the top public university in NASA funding and boasts 18 university-affiliated astronauts.
Leading the Way in Climate Awareness
In December 2022, the inaugural Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit addressed the interconnectedness of human rights and climate change. CU Boulder held the first summit, which gathered some of the world's foremost human rights, scientific, political, educational, cultural and industry leaders. The second summit will take place in Oxford, England, in June 2025.
Physical Sciences
CU Boulder has had four Nobel laureates in physics and JILA, one of the nation's leading research institutes in the physical sciences, and is a leader in quantum physics research.
Traditions
University of Cincinnati
Down the Drive
On game days, the band plays its signature cadence as it marches down the drive, Corry Boulevard, toward Nippert Stadium. Fans roll their arms, yelling, “Oooo,” a few times and end with a loud “U-C” with arms overhead in a "U" like a touchdown call and then arms stretched out to the left into a “C.” The cheer and the music go back decades, probably to the late 1960s.
Crosstown Shootout
An annual men's college basketball game against Xavier University Musketeers that dates back to 1928. The two schools are separated by 3 miles in Cincinnati, making them one of the closest major rivalries in the country.
University of Colorado Boulder
Ralphie Running
Since 1967, CU Boulder’s live mascot, Ralphie the Buffalo, has kicked off each home football game with an electrifying run down the field, leading the way for the team.
Singing the Fight Song
For decades, Buff fans have stood "shoulder to shoulder" at campus sporting events to sing the university's beloved fight song.
Notable Alums
University of Cincinnati
William Howard Taft, University of Cincinnati College of Law’s most famous alumnus and the only person to be both president and chief justice of the United States
Jason and Travis Kelce, NFL stars and podcasters, Jason retired from the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 while Travis remains with the 2023 Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs
Marian Spencer, civil rights activist and the first African American woman elected to Cincinnati City Council, instrumental in desegregating the Cincinnati public schools
University of Colorado Boulder
Kalpana Chawla, an engineer, pilot and fallen astronaut who became the first Indian-born woman in space in 1997 aboard the shuttle Columbia
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, technology entrepreneur, philanthropist and member of the Inventors Hall of Fame
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, co-creators of the hit animated series “South Park” who famously met in a CU Boulder film class