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Overview |
Arkansas | WSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 16,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $7,247 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $17,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $13,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $14,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 82% |
Admission |
Arkansas | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 8,637 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 8,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 970/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 16,741 students)
Arkansas vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or WSU?
- University of Arkansas is 5.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Arkansas than Wichita State University ($26,690.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Arkansas ($14,184 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 3.8% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($13,290 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than University of Arkansas (82% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 11.4% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,109 vs. $7,282)
Arkansas vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 65 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or WSU? 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 WSU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Wichita State University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $6,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/