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Overview |
UALR | UNT | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
UALR | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
UALR | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UALR | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 8,158 students)
UALR vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 43% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($8,319.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at UNT than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($18,399.00 vs. $16,573.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than UNT ($11,225 vs. $14,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 15.5% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,352 vs. $10,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of North Texas (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 11.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($11,142 vs. $9,968)
UALR vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 103 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming UNT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UALR (3.42)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or UNT? 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 UNT and UALR.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $9,000 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/