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Overview |
Arkansas | UNG | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 88% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $170 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 18,074 students)
Arkansas vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UNG?
- University of Arkansas is 87.4% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at Arkansas than University of North Georgia ($26,690.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Arkansas ($11,687 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($12,310 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than University of Arkansas (88% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 25.6% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,109 vs. $6,456)
Arkansas vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 141 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UNG? 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 UNG and Arkansas.
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $6,300 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNG graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/