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Overview |
Arkansas | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 12,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #862 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,481 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $5,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 86% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 1,828 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 51.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $214 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 12,949 students)
Arkansas vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Fort Hays State University?
- University of Arkansas is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at Arkansas than Fort Hays State University ($25,420.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Arkansas ($13,322 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 45.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,481 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Hays State University than University of Arkansas (86% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 57.3% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($8,474 vs. $5,387)
Arkansas vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Fort Hays State 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 Fort Hays State University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Fort Hays State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $9,000 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $782 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,718 vs. $21,500)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/