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Overview |
Arkansas | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 6,868 students)
Arkansas vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,378.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Arkansas than The University of Tennessee Martin ($25,420.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Arkansas ($12,619 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 74.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($7,082 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than University of Arkansas (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 9.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,261 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 104 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $11,300 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,100)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/