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Overview |
Arkansas | UAM | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Monticello, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 2,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uamont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UAM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $5,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $10,941 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $7,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $12,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UAM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UAM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UAM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UAM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | UAM | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UAM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 2,719 students)
Arkansas vs. UAM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UAM?
- University of Arkansas is 50.6% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.3% higher at Arkansas than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($25,420.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Arkansas ($12,693 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 69% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($7,320 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,286 vs. $8,474)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UAM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAM or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UAM (2.71)
Arkansas vs. UAM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UAM? 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 UAM and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $16,600 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UAM graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/