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Overview |
Arkansas | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 1,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $27,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $26,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 1,240 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 900/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Arkansas | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Southwestern College | ||
| 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 Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 1,174 students)
Arkansas vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Southwestern College?
- Southwestern College is 376.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Southwestern College than University of Arkansas ($36,500.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Southwestern College ($16,208 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 31.9% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,380 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 207.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($26,047 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 155 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Arkansas vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Southwestern College? 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 Southwestern College and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Southwestern College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/