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Overview |
U of A | Utah | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
U of A | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1180/1398 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $155 |
Diversity |
U of A | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 36% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 35,260 students)
U of A vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Utah?
- University of Arizona is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at U of A than University of Utah ($39,340.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than U of A ($13,341 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,398 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Utah (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 35.9% larger than aid received University of Utah ($16,511 vs. $12,148)
U of A vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at U of A (3.48)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than U of A (85.7%)
U of A vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Utah? 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 Utah and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Utah (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $7,300 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $54,000)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- Utah graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/