Arkansas vs. UNT

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR with University of North Texas in Denton, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of North Texas is larger than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (46,864 students vs. 33,610 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR (Small City setting); University of North Texas is in Denton, TX (Midsize City setting).
• University of Arkansas is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of North Texas is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Arkansas 20:1; University of North Texas 25:1.

Arkansas vs. UNT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UNT? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Arkansas ($15,965 vs. $18,408).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 21.4% lower than at University of Arkansas ($11,194 vs. $14,244).
• University of North Texas is 11.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Arkansas (about $1,205 more per year; $11,309.00 vs. $10,104.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 41.7% higher at Arkansas than at University of North Texas (about $8,817 more per year; $29,966.00 vs. $21,149.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of North Texas than at University of Arkansas (84% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 18.2% larger than aid received by University of Arkansas students ($10,408 vs. $8,804).

Arkansas vs. UNT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UNT? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UNT and Arkansas.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Arkansas (1130) is 20 points higher than at UNT (1110).
• Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 23 at UNT).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Arkansas 1030/1220; University of North Texas 980/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Arkansas 21/28; University of North Texas 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Arkansas - Test optional; UNT - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Arkansas Aug 1, 2027; UNT Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Arkansas students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNT (3.46).
• Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than UNT (72.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 29.2% at Arkansas vs. 24.2% at UNT.

Arkansas vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Arkansas and UNT? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Arkansas's six-year graduation rate (59%) is higher than University of North Texas's (49%).
• Graduates from University of Arkansas earn a median of about $3,400 more per year than UNT graduates about ten years after starting college ($50,400 vs. $47,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of North Texas graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than Arkansas graduates ($20,000 vs. $21,500).
• Among borrowers, UNT graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.