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Overview |
Arkansas | UNF | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $165 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UNF | ||
| 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 UNF based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 16,406 students)
Arkansas vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UNF?
- University of Arkansas is 79.1% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Arkansas than University of North Florida ($25,420.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Arkansas ($11,338 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 21.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,192 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than University of Arkansas (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Florida students is 3.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,742 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 14 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UNF (70.5%)
Arkansas vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UNF? 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 UNF and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of North Florida (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $3,200 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- UNF graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/