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Overview |
Arkansas | Friends University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 1,724 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | friends.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Friends University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $31,172 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $31,172 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $23,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $19,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Friends University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 1,620 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 950/1181 | ||
| 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 | Friends University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Friends University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,512 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Friends University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Arkansas | Friends University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Friends University | ||
| 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 Friends University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 1,724 students)
Arkansas vs. Friends University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Friends University?
- Friends University is 306.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Friends University than University of Arkansas ($31,172.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Friends University ($16,208 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 48.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,326 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 130.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($19,570 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Friends University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Friends University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Friends University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 140 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Arkansas vs. Friends University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Friends 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 Friends University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Friends University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $3,900 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,500)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,012 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,512)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University 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/