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Overview |
U of A | Miami | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
U of A | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $255 |
Diversity |
U of A | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
U of A | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 36% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 18,618 students)
U of A vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Miami?
- Miami University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at U of A than Miami University ($39,340.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Miami ($18,144 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 16.1% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,400 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Miami University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 30.2% larger than aid received Miami University ($16,511 vs. $12,685)
U of A vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Miami (82.1%)
U of A vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Miami? 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 Miami and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Arizona (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $300 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,750)
- U of A graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($196 vs. $255)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/