Arizona vs. San Diego State

The following statements compare University of Arizona and San Diego State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Arizona's tuition ($38,784) is more expensive than San Diego State ($20,170).
  • San Diego State's acceptance rate (34.44%) is lower than Arizona (85.66%).
  • San Diego State has higher yield (21.61%) than Arizona (18.93%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,280.
  • Arizona's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (25 to 1).
  • Arizona (49,403 students) is larger than San Diego State (37,402 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Arizona ($13,279) has higher amount of financial aid than San Diego State ($8,114).
  • San Diego State's graduation rate (78%) 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
$13,277 In-State
$38,784 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,279
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
85.66% Acceptance Rate
18.93% 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
-$8,900 annual charge
-7,619 capacity
San Diego State University

San Diego State University

Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #183 National Universities, #37 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,290 In-State
$20,170 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,114
Test Scores
Admission
34.44% Acceptance Rate
21.61% Yield
Enrollment
32,194 Undergraduate
5,208 Graduate
1,456 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
954 Faculties (full-time)
2,751 Staffs (full-time)
$98,290 Faculty Salary
$72,714 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$14,344 annual charge
-8,664 capacity
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