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Overview |
UALR | SHSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 73% |
Admission |
UALR | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
UALR | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UALR | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at UALR than Sam Houston State University ($16,320.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than SHSU ($11,173 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 19.1% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,162 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Sam Houston State University (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 0% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($10,499 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 7 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or SHSU? 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 SHSU and UALR.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (50% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/