- Both University of Utah (The U) and University of Arizona (Arizona) are public.
- The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT and Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
- Arizona has more expensive tuition of $41,095 than The U ($29,837).
- The U has tighter acceptance rate of 66.15% than Arizona (83.58%).
- The U has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Arizona (1,240).
- Arizona is larger with 49,403 students than The U (34,734 students).
University of Utah View More Rivals | University of Arizona View More Rivals | |
| #69 in National Universities #2 in Utah | Rankings | #197 in National Universities #1 in Arizona |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Location | Tucson, AZ |
The U| Known as | Arizona | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,315 Utah residents $29,837 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,626 Arizona residents $41,095 out-of-state |
| $8,448 Utah residents $27,056 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,389 Arizona residents $33,961 out-of-state |
| $6,313 | Financial Aid | $13,279 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $90 graduate |
| 66.15% | Acceptance Rate | 83.58% |
| 27.80% | Yield | 26.20% |
| 1,300 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 34,734 | Total Students | 49,403 |
| 26,355 | Undergraduate | 38,751 |
| 8,379 | Graduate | 10,652 |
| 2,431 | Online Enrollment | 9,617 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $63,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770) $6,417 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,575) $8,650 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,020 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,329 Full-time 143 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,077 Full-time 558 Part-time |
| 12,895 Full-time 1,360 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 10,705 Full-time 2,029 Part-time |
| $102,141 for Faculties $67,449 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,791 for Faculties $63,349 Part-time |