Academic Comparison between Arizona and Oregon State

University of Arizona and Oregon State University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, public. Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ and Oregon State is located in Corvallis, OR.

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 ($38,784) than Oregon State ($35,664).
  • It is harder to admit to Oregon State than Arizona.
  • Arizona has more students with 49,403 students while Oregon State has 34,292 students.
  • Arizona has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Oregon State's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Arizona has more full-time faculties with 2,077 faculties while Oregon State has 1,351 full-time faculties.
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Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Arizonavs.Oregon State University
Tucson, ArizonaLocationCorvallis, Oregon
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$13,277
Out-Of-State$38,784
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,494
Out-Of-State$35,664
84%% Receiving Financial Aid57%
$13,279Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,117
86.00 %Acceptance Rates79.00 %
19.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)20.00 %
1,280SAT Score-
26ACT Score-
67 %Graduation Rate70 %
18 %Transfer-out Rate18 %
86 %Retention Rate87 %
49,403Student Population34,292
2,077Number of Faculties1,351
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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