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Overview |
Arkansas | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 56% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $293 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Arkansas | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 3,627 students)
Arkansas vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 265% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Belhaven University than University of Arkansas ($27,980.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Belhaven University ($16,208 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 35.9% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,100 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas than Belhaven University (60% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 101.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($17,067 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Arkansas vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Belhaven University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $9,500 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,900)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $6,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,402)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($222 vs. $293)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/