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UC Riverside San Diego State UB CU Boulder UCI ISU GCU NAU USF Main Campus UC Davis IU UCSC| Arizona State University | University of Arizona | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | U of A | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Tucson, AZ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 49,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #294 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | arizona.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | U of A | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $37,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $13,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $17,075 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $15,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
ASU | U of A | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 52,091 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 45,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1140/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | U of A | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | U of A | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $196 |
Diversity |
ASU | U of A | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | U of A | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ASU | U of A | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 49,403 students)
ASU vs. U of A Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or U of A?
- University of Arizona is 5% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at U of A than Arizona State University ($37,827.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than U of A ($14,808 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 7.8% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,650 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Arizona State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 23.4% larger than aid received Arizona State University ($15,279 vs. $12,381)
ASU vs. U of A Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or U of A? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of A or ASU .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at U of A (3.48)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than U of A (86.8%)
ASU vs. U of A Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or U of A? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between U of A and ASU.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than Arizona State University (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $1,400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,600)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,278 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,278)
- U of A graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($196 vs. $209)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/