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Overview |
U of A | UH | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
U of A | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
U of A | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $204 |
Diversity |
U of A | UH | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 3% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UH based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 46,700 students)
U of A vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UH?
- University of Arizona is 32.7% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at U of A than University of Houston ($37,827.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than U of A ($14,056 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 31% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($10,418 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Houston (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 33.4% larger than aid received University of Houston ($15,279 vs. $11,457)
U of A vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or U of A .
- Accepted freshman U of A students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UH (3.46)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UH (66.2%)
U of A vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or UH? 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 UH and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Houston (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $5,000 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,750)
- U of A graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($196 vs. $204)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/