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Overview |
Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 2,155 students)
Arkansas vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 256% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Southwest Baptist University than University of Arkansas ($27,290.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Southwest Baptist University ($17,475 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 48.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,952 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than University of Arkansas (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 126.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($18,334 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 96 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Southwest Baptist University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $13,700 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $413 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($21,087 vs. $21,500)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/