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Overview |
Arkansas | FAU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 30,790 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $9,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $10,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 86% |
Admission |
Arkansas | FAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 27,612 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 20,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $174 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | FAU | ||
| 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 FAU based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 30,790 students)
Arkansas vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or FAU?
- University of Arkansas is 204% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Arkansas than Florida Atlantic University ($26,690.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Arkansas ($9,839 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($12,536 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than University of Arkansas (86% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 33% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($10,786 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. FAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 107 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FAU (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have at the same average high school GPA (3.74) as students at FAU (3.74)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or FAU? 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 FAU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Florida Atlantic University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $4,200 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $4,639 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($16,861 vs. $21,500)
- FAU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($174 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU 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/