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Overview |
Arkansas | ORU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $302 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Arkansas | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | ORU | ||
| 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 5,051 students)
Arkansas vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 307.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at ORU than University of Arkansas ($31,250.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than ORU ($16,208 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 36.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,050 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than University of Arkansas (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 179.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($23,675 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 145 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at ORU (3.5)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than ORU (78.4%)
Arkansas vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or ORU? 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 ORU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Oral Roberts University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $10,200 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,200)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $7,744 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,244)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($222 vs. $302)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/