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Overview |
Arkansas | USAO | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $8,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $13,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 1,465 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 55.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1043/1188 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Arkansas | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 914 students)
Arkansas vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or USAO?
- University of Arkansas is 15.6% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Arkansas than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($26,690.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Arkansas ($8,685 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 74% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($7,640 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than University of Arkansas (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 60.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($13,030 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 155 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at USAO (3.43)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than USAO (55.8%)
Arkansas vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or USAO? 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 USAO and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $14,300 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,100)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/