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Overview |
Arkansas | OU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | OU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | OU | ||
| 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 OU based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 29,145 students)
Arkansas vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or OU?
- University of Arkansas is 51.2% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Arkansas than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($26,690.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than OU ($17,475 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($13,290 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Arkansas (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 33.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($10,830 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 50 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming OU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or OU? 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 OU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Arkansas (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $50,400)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- OU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More OU 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/