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Overview |
Arkansas | CBU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Arkansas | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 1,934 students)
Arkansas vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 363.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at CBU than University of Arkansas ($35,520.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than CBU ($16,208 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 21% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,220 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 218.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($26,964 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 49 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or CBU? 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 CBU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Christian Brothers University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $200 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/