The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. The University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
| University of Arizona | University of Florida | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5.3 Out of 10 | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 287 QS World University 2026 # 102 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 136 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 212 QS World University 2026 # 86 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 130 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 69 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 59 for Law by US News 2025 | # 43 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 145 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 38 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -201 PG Programs -81 Doctorate Programs -19 | UG Programs -111 PG Programs -85 Doctorate Programs -8 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6 % | 45.9 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-53 SAT-1160 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6 MELAB-77 SAT-1310 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 37122 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46021 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 64390 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 28658 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30134 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12120 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Top recruiters include Raytheon Co., Raytheon Missile Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel Corporation, etc. Average Salaries Are Listed Below :
| #81 for Graduate Employability Rank (2023) Average Salaries Are Listed Below:
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| application requirements | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Resume; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; 2-3 Essays; Standardized test scores; Additional requirements (writing samples, portfolios, work experience, research papers, etc.) | Supplement statement for both UG and PG programs. International students are required to apply through university online portal and not common application portal. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Hough Graduate School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.7/10 Read 14 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 17 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Arizona | University of Florida |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1885 | 1853 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in central Tucson; one mile northeast of downtown | Largest single-campus university in the nation. The only university in USA with 6 different healthcare colleges. The campus is bounded by Archer Road and University Avenue. You can visit local and state parks in Gainesville. |
| Library | 5 libraries; 2,341,077 visits to the library; 9,040,000 Print volumes, electronic books & journals; 9,145,046 Electronic articles & ebooks accessed | 4,577,222 volumes, 8,099,054 microforms; 629,979 ebooks; 78,797 e-journals; 356 electronic databases. |
| Campus Life | 17 sports teams; 600 clubs; 50+ social organizations; Zonazoo (university fest); On-campus dinings; Gallagher Theater; Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium; Arizona Repertory Theatre; 9 UA museums | Campus has Florida Museum of Natural History, |
| Hostel | #Dorm Room - Double-Suite - $10320 #Single Room - $10430 #Apartment - 2BR/2BA [Shared] - $11010 #Dorm Room - Single-Suite - $13400 #Apartment - 4BR/4BA-Singles [Twin Bed] - $14140 | #Living Expenses - $12120 |
| Famous Alumni | Kourtney Kardashian (American TV personality); Jerome Bruckheimer (American film producer); Gilbert Arenas (American basketball player); Francis Scobee (American astronaut); Jason Terry (American basketball player); Barry Goldwater (former American senator); Trevor Hoffman (American baseball pitcher); James Tatro (Actor) | Half a million students had graduated from University of Florida. Eight Former US ambassador, 6 astronauts, and 10 former lorida governors. Notable alumni are Michael Connelly (author), Maurkice Puncey (football center), Faye Dunaway (actress), Marco Rubio (senator of Florida), Kevin Ford (Astronaut), Katie Miller (American Government Appointee). |
| City Life | Tucson is Arizona’s second-largest city; Unique eat-outs (Hub, Café Poca Cosa, Culinary Dropout); Main Gate Square; Fourth Ave. (home to eclectic shops, coffee spots, restaurants); Top employers- UA, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit Inc., etc.; Cultural Events- Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, Tucson Festival of Books, Tucson Folk Festival, Fourth Avenue Street Fairs | Gainesville is the largest city in Alachua County; It has a regional transit system, a municipal airport, and a championship golf course; Education, healthcare, retail and hospitality are the largest employing sectors; Unemployment rate was 3.0% in January 2020; Major tourist attractions are Butterfly Rainforest, Florida Museum of Natural History, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, etc. |
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