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Overview |
Arkansas | WMU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $275 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 17,000 students)
Arkansas vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 89.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Arkansas than Western Michigan University ($25,420.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than WMU ($16,208 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,102 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than University of Arkansas (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 24.4% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,474 vs. $6,813)
Arkansas vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 124 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or WMU? 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 WMU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Western Michigan University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $1,500 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,900)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,633)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($222 vs. $275)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/