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Overview |
U of A | ISU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
U of A | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $246 |
Diversity |
U of A | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
U of A | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 45% | ||
Campus |
U of A | ISU | ||
| 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 ISU based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 29,969 students)
U of A vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or ISU?
- University of Arizona is 32.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at U of A than Iowa State University ($37,827.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than U of A ($15,310 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 45.9% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($9,358 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Iowa State University (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 38.4% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($15,279 vs. $11,043)
U of A vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or U of A .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at U of A (3.48)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than U of A (86.8%)
U of A vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or ISU? 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 ISU and U of A.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Arizona (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $300 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,700)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $4,868 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,868)
- U of A graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($196 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/