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Overview |
UALR | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
UALR | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
UALR | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UALR | West Texas A & M 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 8,158 students)
UALR vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at UALR than West Texas A & M University ($16,573.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than West Texas A & M University ($11,225 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 1% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,352 vs. $9,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than West Texas A & M University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 35.1% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,968 vs. $7,378)
UALR vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 19 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UALR students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UALR (3.42)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and UALR.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $6,100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,000)
- West Texas A & M University and UALR graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- West Texas A & M University and UALR graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University 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/