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Overview |
U of A | Georgia | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 40,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $11,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
U of A | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 39,320 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 16,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1220/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $197 |
Diversity |
U of A | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 25% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Georgia | ||
| 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 Georgia based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 40,607 students)
U of A vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Georgia?
- University of Arizona is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at U of A than University of Georgia ($37,827.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Georgia ($17,075 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 25.2% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($10,904 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Georgia (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 32.2% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($15,279 vs. $11,559)
U of A vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Georgia (42.5%)
U of A vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Georgia? 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 Georgia and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of Arizona (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $2,400 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $146 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,146)
- U of A graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia graduates. ($196 vs. $197)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/