Academic Comparison between Arizona and ASU Tempe

University of Arizona and Arizona State University Campus Immersion are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, public and located in Arizona

Comparison at a Glance

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

  • Both schools are four-year, public schools.
  • Arizona has more expensive tuition & fees ($39,903) than ASU Tempe ($33,139).
  • It is harder to admit to Arizona than ASU Tempe.
  • ASU Tempe has more students with 79,818 students while Arizona has 56,365 students.
  • ASU Tempe has a lower number of students per faculty with 18 to 1 while Arizona's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • ASU Tempe has more full-time faculties with 3,369 faculties while Arizona has 2,246 full-time faculties.
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Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Arizonavs.Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tucson, ArizonaLocationTempe, Arizona
Four-year, PublicSchool Typefour-year, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$13,573
Out-Of-State$39,903
2025 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,223
Out-Of-State$33,139
78%% Receiving Financial Aid77%
$14,516Average Amount of Financial Aid$12,676
86.14 %Acceptance Rates89.89 %
18.39 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)22.11 %
1,290SAT Score-
25ACT Score-
68 %Graduation Rate68 %
17 %Transfer-out Rate18 %
83 %Retention Rate87 %
56,365Student Population79,818
2,246Number of Faculties3,369
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare
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