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Overview |
UALR | Arkansas State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Jonesboro, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 13,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #859 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | astate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Arkansas State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $6,888 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $12,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $12,011 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $11,225 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Arkansas State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 6,045 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 4,202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Arkansas State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Arkansas State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
UALR | Arkansas State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Arkansas State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Arkansas State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. Arkansas State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Arkansas State University?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 20.2% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at UALR than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,320.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Arkansas State University ($11,173 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 10.2% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,162 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($11,225 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Arkansas State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Arkansas State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arkansas State University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 98 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UALR (3.42)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Arkansas State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or Arkansas State University? 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 State University and UALR.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $2,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/