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Overview |
Arkansas | Washington State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 83% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Washington State | ||
| 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 Washington State based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 27,539 students)
Arkansas vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Washington State than University of Arkansas ($26,392.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Washington State ($16,208 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 0.2% lower than costs at Washington State University ($12,368 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than University of Arkansas (83% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 26.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($10,689 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 115 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than University of Arkansas (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,400)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $1,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,429 vs. $21,500)
- Washington State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Washington State 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/