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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | UT | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $264 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | UT | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | UT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or UT?
- Azusa Pacific University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Azusa Pacific University than The University of Tampa ($41,650.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Azusa Pacific University than UT ($26,666 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 31.9% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($9,222 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Azusa Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 95.8% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($27,474 vs. $14,034)
Azusa Pacific University vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 12 points higher than at Azusa Pacific University (1080)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UT (3.5)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than UT (26.3%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or UT? 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 UT and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than The University of Tampa (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $2,400 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,800)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $3,057 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,557)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($232 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/