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Overview |
U of A | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
U of A | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $235 |
Diversity |
U of A | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
U of A | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 37% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Kentucky based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 31,547 students)
U of A vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Kentucky?
- University of Arizona is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at U of A than University of Kentucky ($37,827.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Kentucky ($17,075 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,650 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 8.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($15,279 vs. $14,114)
U of A vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at U of A (3.48)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than U of A (86.8%)
U of A vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Kentucky (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $3,000 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,750)
- U of A graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($196 vs. $235)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/