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ASU Kentucky San Diego State NAU WKU CU Boulder University of Nevada-Reno Utah ISU UO GCU WSU| University of Arizona | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | Louisville | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
U of A | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
U of A | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $203 |
Diversity |
U of A | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
U of A | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 27% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 22,017 students)
U of A vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 6.9% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at U of A than University of Louisville ($37,827.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Louisville ($17,075 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 28% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($10,668 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Louisville (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($15,279 vs. $12,216)
U of A vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Louisville (81.5%)
U of A vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Louisville? 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 Louisville and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Louisville (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $8,800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $656 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisville graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,656)
- U of A graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Louisville graduates. ($196 vs. $203)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/