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Overview |
U of A | OSU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
U of A | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $242 |
Diversity |
U of A | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
U of A | OSU | ||
| 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 OSU based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 35,622 students)
U of A vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or OSU?
- University of Arizona is 6.5% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at U of A than Oregon State University ($39,340.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than OSU ($18,144 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 4.7% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($14,400 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Oregon State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 66.4% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($16,511 vs. $9,922)
U of A vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or U of A .
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than OSU (78.8%)
U of A vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or OSU? 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 OSU and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is the same as at Oregon State University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $100 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,900)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU 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/