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Overview |
U of A | IU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
U of A | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1180/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
U of A | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $232 |
Diversity |
U of A | IU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
U of A | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 42% | ||
Campus |
U of A | IU | ||
| 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 IU based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 47,005 students)
U of A vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or IU?
- University of Arizona is 15.1% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at U of A than Indiana University Bloomington ($37,827.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than U of A ($16,234 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,228 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Indiana University Bloomington (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 47.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($15,279 vs. $10,336)
U of A vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or U of A .
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than IU (82.4%)
U of A vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or IU? 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 IU and U of A.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Arizona (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $2,200 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/