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Overview |
U of A | UNLV | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
U of A | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $196 |
Diversity |
U of A | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 16% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UNLV | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UNLV based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 30,660 students)
U of A vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UNLV?
- University of Arizona is 41.3% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at U of A than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($37,827.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than U of A ($13,159 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($11,512 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Nevada Las Vegas (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 140.8% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($15,279 vs. $6,346)
U of A vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or U of A .
- Accepted freshman U of A students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UNLV (85.3%)
U of A vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or UNLV? 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 UNLV and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $6,400 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,600)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $18 lower median federal student loan debt than UNLV graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,018)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas and U of A graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($196 vs. $196)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/