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Overview |
Arkansas | Memphis | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $261 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % 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 | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 21,736 students)
Arkansas vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.9% higher at Arkansas than University of Memphis ($26,690.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Arkansas ($13,656 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 28.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,344 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than University of Arkansas (93% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 38.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,234 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 125 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Memphis (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $8,200 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,200)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,250)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/