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Overview |
U of A | WSU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 16,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $7,247 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $17,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $14,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
U of A | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 8,637 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 8,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 970/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
U of A | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $211 |
Diversity |
U of A | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
U of A | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 21% | ||
Campus |
U of A | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 16,741 students)
U of A vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or WSU?
- University of Arizona is 63.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at U of A than Wichita State University ($39,340.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than U of A ($14,184 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,790 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Wichita State University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 126.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($16,511 vs. $7,282)
U of A vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or U of A .
- Accepted freshman U of A students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than U of A (85.7%)
U of A vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or WSU? 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 WSU and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than Wichita State University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $10,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,800)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/