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Overview |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 84% |
Admission |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $226 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 31,013 students)
Arkansas vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Arkansas ($33,216.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than University of Missouri-Columbia ($17,475 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($13,290 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Arkansas (84% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 44.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,734 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 49 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Arkansas (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $3,800 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,883)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($222 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/