Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU Ole Miss Alabama University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri State University-Springfield Texas Tech UNT UT Dallas KU Texas A&M LSU| University of Arkansas | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Arkansas | OC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | oc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Arkansas | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $24,550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas | OC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Arkansas | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $244 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | OC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | OC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 2,537 students)
Arkansas vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 220.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Arkansas than Oklahoma Christian University ($25,420.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than OC ($16,208 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 49.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,280 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than University of Arkansas (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 107.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($17,601 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 36 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or OC? 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 OC and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $8,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,800)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $2,152 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,652)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/