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Overview |
Arkansas | Louisville | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $203 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 22,139 students)
Arkansas vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Louisville than University of Arkansas ($28,978.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Louisville ($17,475 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,690 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Arkansas (95% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 62.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($13,148 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 5 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Louisville (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $5,200 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($203 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/