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Overview |
U of A | UO | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
U of A | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $218 |
Diversity |
U of A | UO | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 56% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 23,163 students)
U of A vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UO?
- University of Oregon is 8.6% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at UO than University of Arizona ($39,158.00 vs. $37,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than UO ($17,075 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,650 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Oregon (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 56.4% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($15,279 vs. $9,767)
U of A vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UO (86.3%)
U of A vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or UO? 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 UO and U of A.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Arizona (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $5,000 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $2,101 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,101)
- U of A graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($196 vs. $218)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO 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/