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ASU Miami IU Kentucky Ohio State Xavier UIC University of Dayton Purdue San Diego State UB Ohio University| University of Arizona | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | UC | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
U of A | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $237 |
Diversity |
U of A | UC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
U of A | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 41,155 students)
U of A vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UC?
- University of Arizona is 0.2% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at U of A than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($37,827.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than UC ($17,075 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,852 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 75% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($15,279 vs. $8,733)
U of A vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UC (86.2%)
U of A vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or UC? 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 UC and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $8,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,000)
- U of A graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/