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Overview |
Arkansas | DBU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | DBU | ||
| 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 DBU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 4,348 students)
Arkansas vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 341% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at DBU than University of Arkansas ($33,810.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than DBU ($16,208 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 32.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,351 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than University of Arkansas (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 121.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($18,797 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 99 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or DBU? 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 DBU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Dallas Baptist University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $2,700 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,700)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,750)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/