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Overview |
Arkansas | WVU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than WVU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 24,741 students)
Arkansas vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at WVU than University of Arkansas ($26,568.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Arkansas ($12,202 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,618 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than University of Arkansas (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 37.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,685 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 76 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted 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 (88.4%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or WVU? 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 WVU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than West Virginia University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $200 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,001)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans 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/