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Overview |
Arkansas | UNT | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Arkansas than University of North Texas ($25,420.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Arkansas ($15,283 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,412 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Arkansas (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 8.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,159 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 61 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UNT? 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 UNT and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of North Texas (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $3,400 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/