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Overview |
Arkansas | UNLV | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 31,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,354 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $25,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $12,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $11,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $7,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 90% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 12,232 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 11,774 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UNLV | ||
| 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 UNLV based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 31,094 students)
Arkansas vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UNLV?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,354.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Arkansas than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($26,690.00 vs. $25,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Arkansas ($11,388 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($12,072 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than University of Arkansas (90% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 7% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($8,109 vs. $7,580)
Arkansas vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 147 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UNLV? 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 UNLV and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $2,800 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $2,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,018 vs. $21,500)
- UNLV graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/