Arkansas vs. WVU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR with West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Arkansas is larger than WVU based on total student enrollment (33,610 students vs. 23,643 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR (Small City setting); West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV (Small City setting).
• University of Arkansas is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. West Virginia University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Arkansas 20:1; West Virginia University 19:1.

Arkansas vs. WVU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or WVU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Arkansas ($15,169 vs. $18,408).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 2.3% lower than at West Virginia University ($14,244 vs. $14,582).
• University of Arkansas and WVU have the same published in-state tuition ($10,104.00 vs. $10,104.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 4.7% higher at Arkansas than at West Virginia University (about $1,358 more per year; $29,966.00 vs. $28,608.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Virginia University than at University of Arkansas (94% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 40.4% larger than aid received by University of Arkansas students ($12,363 vs. $8,804).

Arkansas vs. WVU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or WVU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between WVU and Arkansas.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Arkansas (1130) is 10 points higher than at WVU (1120).
• Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 23 at WVU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Arkansas 1030/1220; West Virginia University 1010/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Arkansas 21/28; West Virginia University 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Arkansas - Test optional; WVU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Arkansas Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Arkansas students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WVU (3.45).
• WVU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Arkansas (74.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 29.2% at Arkansas vs. 24.8% at WVU.

Arkansas vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Arkansas and WVU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Arkansas's six-year graduation rate (59%) is higher than West Virginia University's (57%).
• Graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of about $200 more per year than Arkansas graduates about ten years after starting college ($50,600 vs. $50,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Arkansas graduates have a $2,501 lower median loan debt than WVU graduates ($21,500 vs. $24,001).
• Among borrowers, Arkansas graduates have an estimated $26 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than WVU graduates ($222 vs. $248).
• More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.