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Overview |
Arkansas | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 82% |
Admission |
Arkansas | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $238 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than IUPUI based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 25,497 students)
Arkansas vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or IUPUI?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,241.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at IUPUI than University of Arkansas ($32,509.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Arkansas ($11,592 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($13,010 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than University of Arkansas (82% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 41.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,473 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 140 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $1,800 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,590 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,090)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($222 vs. $238)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI 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/