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Overview |
U of A | OU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
U of A | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
U of A | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $206 |
Diversity |
U of A | OU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 45% | ||
Campus |
U of A | OU | ||
| 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 OU based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 28,308 students)
U of A vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or OU?
- University of Arizona is 134.2% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at U of A than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($37,827.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than OU ($17,075 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($13,650 vs. $15,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona as University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 44.7% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($15,279 vs. $10,561)
U of A vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or U of A .
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than OU (72.9%)
U of A vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or OU? 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 OU and U of A.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Arizona (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,300 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,000)
- U of A graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($196 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/