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Overview |
Arkansas | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 89% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $140 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Arkansas | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Utah State University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 27,943 students)
Arkansas vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Utah State University?
- Utah State University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,310.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Arkansas than Utah State University ($25,420.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Arkansas ($14,577 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 50.2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,232 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than University of Arkansas (89% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utah State University students is 15.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,808 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 70 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Utah State 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 Utah State University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Utah State University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $1,800 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $7,890 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($13,610 vs. $21,500)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($140 vs. $222)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/