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Overview |
Alabama | Arkansas | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Fayetteville, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 30,936 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | uark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $7,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $25,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $16,208 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 60% |
Admission |
Alabama | Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 26,219 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 20,695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Arkansas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 30,936 students)
Alabama vs. Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Arkansas?
- The University of Alabama is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Alabama than University of Arkansas ($31,460.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Alabama ($16,208 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 16.6% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,368 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than University of Arkansas (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 85.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($15,683 vs. $8,474)
Alabama vs. Arkansas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Arkansas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arkansas or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 27 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Alabama vs. Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Arkansas? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Arkansas and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Arkansas (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $500 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,900)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,750)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/