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Overview |
Arkansas | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 85% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 32,140 students)
Arkansas vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Tennessee than University of Arkansas ($29,522.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Tennessee ($17,475 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 6.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($12,500 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of Arkansas (85% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 41.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,491 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 60 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Tennessee (46%)
Arkansas vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of Arkansas (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $5,900 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $50,400)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/