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Overview |
U of A | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Surprise, Arizona | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 1,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $29,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $29,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $35,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $15,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
U of A | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 1,155 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 74.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | N/A |
Diversity |
U of A | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
U of A | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 40% | ||
Campus |
U of A | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 1,736 students)
U of A vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or OUAZ-Surprise?
- Ottawa University Surprise is 156.8% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($29,600.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at U of A than Ottawa University Surprise ($37,827.00 vs. $29,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than OUAZ-Surprise ($17,075 vs. $35,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 9.9% lower than costs at Ottawa University Surprise ($13,650 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Surprise than University of Arizona (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students is 1.2% larger than aid received University of Arizona ($15,459 vs. $15,279)
U of A vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or OUAZ-Surprise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OUAZ-Surprise or U of A .
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than OUAZ-Surprise (28.7%)
U of A vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or OUAZ-Surprise? 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 OUAZ-Surprise and U of A.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/