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Overview |
U of A | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
U of A | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $222 |
Diversity |
U of A | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
U of A | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 53,001 students)
U of A vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Ohio State?
- University of Arizona is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at U of A than Ohio State University ($39,340.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Ohio State ($18,144 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 0.9% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($14,272 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Ohio State University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 40% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($16,511 vs. $11,791)
U of A vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
U of A vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Arizona (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $3,400 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,600)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/