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Overview |
Arkansas | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 590 students)
Arkansas vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 220.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Arkansas than Stephens College ($25,420.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Stephens College ($16,208 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,488 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than University of Arkansas (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 83.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($15,518 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 118 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Arkansas vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Stephens 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 Stephens College and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Stephens College (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $13,000 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College 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/