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Overview |
U of A | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 53,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $11,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $18,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $12,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 47% |
Admission |
U of A | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 66,109 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 19,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 29.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1230/1490 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $230 |
Diversity |
U of A | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 9% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UT Austin | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 53,001 students)
U of A vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UT Austin?
- University of Arizona is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $11,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at UT Austin than University of Arizona ($42,778.00 vs. $39,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than U of A ($18,036 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($14,136 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than The University of Texas at Austin (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 36.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($16,511 vs. $12,060)
U of A vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
U of A vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and U of A.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than University of Arizona (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $14,600 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,250)
- U of A graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($196 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/