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IU ASU Virginia Tech Illinois Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa NC State ISU| University of Arizona | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | Purdue | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 52,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $12,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $11,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 39% |
Admission |
U of A | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 73,083 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 36,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1190/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
U of A | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $222 |
Diversity |
U of A | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 44% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Purdue based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 52,905 students)
U of A vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Purdue?
- University of Arizona is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at U of A than Purdue University Main Campus ($39,340.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than U of A ($12,421 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 23.6% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($11,650 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Purdue University Main Campus (97% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 48.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($16,511 vs. $11,126)
U of A vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Purdue (50.3%)
U of A vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Purdue? 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 Purdue and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than University of Arizona (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $7,200 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/