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Overview |
U of A | Baruch | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 19,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $18,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $3,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $9,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
U of A | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 24,867 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 12,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 50.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $111 |
Diversity |
U of A | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
U of A | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Baruch based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 19,698 students)
U of A vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Baruch?
- University of Arizona is 71.3% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.4% higher at U of A than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($39,340.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than U of A ($3,989 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 29.8% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($14,400 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 67.3% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($16,511 vs. $9,867)
U of A vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Baruch (50.5%)
U of A vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Baruch? 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 Baruch and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is higher than University of Arizona (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $7,800 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $54,000)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $8,200 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($10,800 vs. $19,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($111 vs. $196)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch 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/