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Overview |
Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $235 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
| 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 Kentucky is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Kentucky?
- University of Kentucky is 50% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Kentucky than University of Arkansas ($30,913.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Kentucky ($16,208 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 18.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,368 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Arkansas (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 66.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($14,114 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 11 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is the same as at University of Kentucky (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $600 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/