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Overview |
Arkansas | TU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 74% |
Admission |
Arkansas | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $183 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | TU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | TU | ||
| 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 TU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 19,793 students)
Arkansas vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or TU?
- University of Arkansas is 5.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Arkansas than Towson University ($25,420.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Arkansas ($14,443 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 10.3% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,368 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than University of Arkansas (74% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 34.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,415 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 73 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at TU (3.69)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than TU (78.6%)
Arkansas vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or TU? 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 TU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Arkansas (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,400)
- Towson University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,500)
- TU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($183 vs. $222)
- More TU 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/