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Overview |
Arkansas | UTSA | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 71% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UTSA?
- University of Arkansas is 28.8% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Arkansas than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($25,420.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Arkansas ($12,664 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 12% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,046 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at San Antonio than University of Arkansas (71% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 5.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,934 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 111 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $2,500 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,900)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,483 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,983)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/