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Overview |
UALR | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 4,134 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | osuokc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $3,119 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $8,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $5,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $5,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
UALR | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
UALR | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UALR | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UALR | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than OSU-Oklahoma City based on total student enrollment (8,158 students vs. 4,134 students)
UALR vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or OSU-Oklahoma City?
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 86.5% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($5,818.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at UALR than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($16,573.00 vs. $8,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than UALR ($5,347 vs. $11,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 69% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($5,534 vs. $9,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 46.1% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($9,968 vs. $6,822)
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or OSU-Oklahoma City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU-Oklahoma City or UALR .
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
UALR vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or OSU-Oklahoma City? 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 OSU-Oklahoma City and UALR.
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $200 more per year than OSU-Oklahoma City graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,800)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/