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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA UC Riverside San Diego State UB CU Boulder Texas A&M UCI| The University of Texas at Arlington | University of Arizona | Arizona State University | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Arlington | U of A | ASU | |
| Location | Arlington, TX | Tucson, AZ | Tempe, AZ | |
| Setting | Large City | Large City | Midsize City | |
| Enrollment | 43,992 | 53,001 | 79,593 | |
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #728 | #269 | #384 | |
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | uta.edu | arizona.edu | asu.edu | |
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Costs |
UT Arlington | U of A | ASU | |
| Tuition (In State) | $9,206 | $11,871 | $11,308 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,138 | $39,340 | $31,450 | |
| Room & Board | $10,582 | $14,400 | $16,091 | |
| Avg Net Price | $14,956 | $18,144 | $16,401 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,015 | $16,511 | $11,992 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
UT Arlington | U of A | ASU | |
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| Applied | 23,126 | 56,466 | 68,840 | |
| Admitted | 18,799 | 48,369 | 62,084 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 85.7% | 90.2% | |
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 18.9% | 22.7% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.48 | 3.54 | |
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | B+ | |
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | Challenging | |
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/30 | 21/28 | |
| SAT Range | 990/1230 | 1160/1420 | 1100/1320 | |
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Arlington | U of A | ASU | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | 18:1 | |
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Outcomes |
UT Arlington | U of A | ASU | |
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | 57% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $54,000 | $52,600 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | 57% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $19,000 | $20,278 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $196 | $209 |
Diversity |
UT Arlington | U of A | ASU | |
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | 10% | |
| % Women | 18% | 11% | 8% | |
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | High | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 40% | 52% | 52% | |
| % Black | 14% | 4% | 4% | |
| % Hispanic | 25% | 25% | 19% | |
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | 1% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | 4% | |
| % International | 3% | 6% | 12% | |
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT Arlington | U of A | ASU | |
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| % In-State | 95% | 50% | 61% | |
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 44% | 32% | |
Campus |
UT Arlington | U of A | ASU | |
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | No | |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | Yes | |
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UT Arlington based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 43,992 students)
UT Arlington vs. U of A Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Arlington or U of A?
- University of Arizona is 28.9% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at U of A than The University of Texas at Arlington ($39,340.00 vs. $27,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than U of A ($14,956 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 36.1% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($10,582 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than The University of Texas at Arlington (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 49.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($16,511 vs. $11,015)
UT Arlington vs. U of A Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington .
- Accepted freshman U of A students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UT Arlington (81.3%)
UT Arlington vs. U of A Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $2,300 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($18,000 vs. $19,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($186 vs. $196)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/