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Overview |
Arkansas | SIUE | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 90% |
Admission |
Arkansas | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $221 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | SIUE | ||
| 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 SIUE based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 12,045 students)
Arkansas vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or SIUE?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.7% higher at Arkansas than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($26,690.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Arkansas ($15,182 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 25.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,562 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than University of Arkansas (90% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 22.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,934 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 84 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $3,400 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $70 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($21,430 vs. $21,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($221 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/