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Overview |
U of A | UNLV | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 31,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $8,354 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $25,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $11,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $7,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
U of A | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 12,232 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 11,774 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 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 | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| 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 | 50% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 14% | ||
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 (53,001 students vs. 31,094 students)
U of A vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UNLV?
- University of Arizona is 42.1% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $8,354.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at U of A than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($39,340.00 vs. $25,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than U of A ($11,388 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 19.3% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,072 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Nevada Las Vegas (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 117.8% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($16,511 vs. $7,580)
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)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than U of A (85.7%)
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/