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Overview |
Arkansas | KU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 87% |
Admission |
Arkansas | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | KU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | KU | ||
| 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 KU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 26,708 students)
Arkansas vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or KU?
- University of Kansas is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at KU than University of Arkansas ($26,960.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than KU ($16,208 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 22% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,136 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than University of Arkansas (87% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 31.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,140 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 9 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or KU? 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 KU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Arkansas (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $4,200 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $50,400)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- KU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/