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Choosing a College in Arizona?
Key Questions To Ask Before Making Your Decision
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Comparisons of Arizona Colleges
We know that deciding where to go to college is not something you take lightly. The decision will define your opportunities and the future ahead of you. The right college will shape your character and reveal your path to success. Educate yourself on each Arizona college you are considering before you make your decision. Follow these key questions to look at both the day-to-day academic experience and the big picture – what happens post-graduation.
Start here to find the answer ‌ Where will you find success?
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What are classes like? Before you make your college decision, consider what type of learning environment you will find the greatest success in. Where will you thrive?
Student-Faculty Institution Ratio Westminster 14:1 Arizona State
24:1
Grand Canyon
15:1
Northern Arizona
20:1
Univ. of Arizona
21:1
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How do students and faculty interact? What you learn – that’s what college is all about. And one of the most important factors to a successful college experience is who you learn from. Who are the people that will shape your thinking?
Percentage of alumni who conversed with faculty members after class 100% 80% 60%
60% 51% 38%
40%
30%
34%
20% 0%
Independent College and University Alumni
Regional Public University Alumni
National Public University Alumni
Total Public University Alumni
Independent Research University Alumni
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How long does it usually take students to graduate? Look at factors that show a college’s success, such as their graduation rate. How long does it take, on average, for a student to graduate?
Graduation Rate 4-Year Institution (within 6 years) Graduation Rate Westminster 67% 54% Arizona State
58%
33%
Grand Canyon
31%
24%
Northern Arizona
52%
31%
Univ. of Arizona
61%
36%
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Are graduates working? Are they finding success in starting their careers or going to graduate school? Alumni can tell you a lot about a school, and so can data – Inquire about each college’s post-graduation success rate. How many graduates have a job or are enrolled in graduate or professional school, within a few months of graduating?
Percentage of Westminster College graduates that have a job or are enrolled in graduate or professional school, based on 84 percent of graduates responding, six months past graduation.
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What’s the bottom line? Where do I fit in, and can I afford it? Don’t rely on first look at financial aid. It is often difficult to compare bottom lines when looking at financial aid packages from two different institutions. Make sure to talk with your admissions counselor about the specifics of your package. Consider all the extras that may not be outlined and make appropriate comparisons. Even adding on the cost of parking may make a considerable difference to your investment.
Consider the total package you receive. Look for a college that best aligns with your learning style and your personal and career goals, the school that is ready to move you forward to achieve your dreams.
Find out more. Call or text an admissions counselor at (480) 747-3863.
With more than 160 years of success and campuses in Fulton, Mo. and Mesa, Az., Westminster College helps students become leaders of character, preparing them for lives of success, significance and service in a global society. Recognition from U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review and more demonstrates the College’s high value and excellence. Forbes has ranked Westminster one of “America’s Top Colleges and Universities,” highlighting an outstanding student-to-faculty ratio, student satisfaction and affordability. www.westminster-mo.edu/go/mesa