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Overview |
ASU | UH | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 79,593 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,308 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,091 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,401 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,992 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
ASU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,840 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 62,084 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $204 |
Diversity |
ASU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than UH based on total student enrollment (79,593 students vs. 46,676 students)
ASU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UH?
- Arizona State University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($11,308.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at ASU than University of Houston ($31,450.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than ASU ($13,738 vs. $16,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 48.6% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($10,830 vs. $16,091)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Houston (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 3.8% larger than aid received University of Houston ($11,992 vs. $11,551)
ASU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 4 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UH (3.46)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than UH (69.5%)
ASU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Houston (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $6,400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $52,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $528 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,278)
- UH graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($204 vs. $209)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/