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Overview |
Arkansas | TCU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 89% |
Admission |
Arkansas | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | TCU | ||
| 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 TCU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 12,273 students)
Arkansas vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 603% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112% higher at TCU than University of Arkansas ($53,890.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than TCU ($16,208 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 15.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($12,368 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than University of Arkansas (89% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 231% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($28,048 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 66 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than TCU (56.1%)
Arkansas vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or TCU? 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 TCU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than University of Arkansas (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,400)
- Texas Christian University and Arkansas graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Texas Christian University and Arkansas graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/