Arizona vs. CU Boulder

The following statements compare University of Arizona and University of Colorado Boulder with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • CU Boulder's tuition ($41,943) is more expensive than Arizona ($41,095).
  • CU Boulder's acceptance rate (80.73%) is lower than Arizona (86.76%).
  • Arizona has higher yield (19.97%) than CU Boulder (16.37%).
  • CU Boulder's SAT score (1,280) is higher than Arizona (1,240).
  • Arizona's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than CU Boulder (18 to 1).
  • Arizona (49,403 students) is larger than CU Boulder (39,585 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Arizona ($13,279) has higher amount of financial aid than CU Boulder ($11,017).
  • CU Boulder's graduation rate (74%) is higher than Arizona (67%).
University of Arizona

University of Arizona

Public, 4 years • Tucson, AZ #197 National Universities, #1 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,626 In-State
$41,095 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,279
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
86.76% Acceptance Rate
19.97% Yield
Enrollment
38,751 Undergraduate
10,652 Graduate
9,617 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,077 Faculties (full-time)
10,705 Staffs (full-time)
$102,791 Faculty Salary
$63,349 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,650 annual charge
-7,575 capacity
University of Colorado Boulder
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,430 In-State
$41,943 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,017
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
80.73% Acceptance Rate
16.37% Yield
Enrollment
31,034 Undergraduate
8,551 Graduate
3,156 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,711 Faculties (full-time)
7,722 Staffs (full-time)
$108,398 Faculty Salary
$76,693 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-7,500 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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