U of A vs. UO

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ with University of Oregon in Eugene, OR on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Arizona is larger than UO based on total student enrollment (56,365 students vs. 24,404 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ (Large City setting); University of Oregon is in Eugene, OR (Midsize City setting).
• University of Arizona is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Oregon is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Arizona 20:1; University of Oregon 19:1.

U of A vs. UO Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, U of A or UO? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than UO ($19,055 vs. $24,605).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oregon are 0.8% lower than at University of Arizona ($16,611 vs. $16,746).
• University of Oregon is 15.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than U of A (about $2,211 more per year; $16,137.00 vs. $13,926.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5.5% higher at UO than at University of Arizona (about $2,320 more per year; $44,598.00 vs. $42,278.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Arizona than at University of Oregon (95% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 44.1% larger than aid received by University of Oregon students ($13,776 vs. $9,560).

U of A vs. UO Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UO? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UO and U of A.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Arizona (1290) is 40 points higher than at UO (1250).
• Incoming UO students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 vs. 25 at U of A).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Arizona 1150/1420; University of Oregon 1130/1360.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Arizona 21/29; University of Oregon 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: U of A - Test optional; UO - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UO Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UO students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at U of A (3.48).
• UO has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than U of A (86.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.4% at U of A vs. 14.4% at UO.

U of A vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for U of A and UO? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Oregon's six-year graduation rate (66%) is higher than University of Arizona's (61%).
• Graduates from University of Arizona earn a median of about $5,000 more per year than UO graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,000 vs. $49,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Arizona graduates have a $2,101 lower median loan debt than UO graduates ($19,000 vs. $21,101).
• Among borrowers, U of A graduates have an estimated $22 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.