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Overview |
Arkansas | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 3,769 students)
Arkansas vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 494.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Tulsa University than University of Arkansas ($45,566.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Tulsa University ($16,208 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,426 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 335.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($36,877 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 141 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
Arkansas vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Tulsa University? 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 Tulsa University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than University of Arkansas (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $8,800 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,986)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/