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CU Boulder Colorado State DU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Ole Miss Alabama University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri State University-Springfield Texas Tech| University of Arkansas | University of Colorado Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas | CU Denver | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 23,409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | ucdenver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | CU Denver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,096 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $27,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $15,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $8,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 86% |
Admission |
Arkansas | CU Denver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 14,569 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 11,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | CU Denver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | CU Denver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $68,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,190 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $219 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | CU Denver | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | CU Denver | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | CU Denver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 23,409 students)
Arkansas vs. CU Denver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or CU Denver?
- University of Colorado Denver is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,096.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at CU Denver than University of Arkansas ($27,288.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than Arkansas ($15,303 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($13,290 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than University of Arkansas (86% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 0.4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($8,109 vs. $8,079)
Arkansas vs. CU Denver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or CU Denver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU Denver or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 99 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. CU Denver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or CU Denver? 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 CU Denver and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Colorado Denver (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $17,800 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $50,400)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $310 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($21,190 vs. $21,500)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/