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Overview |
Arkansas | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 853 students)
Arkansas vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 139.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Arkansas than William Jewell College ($25,420.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than William Jewell College ($16,208 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 22.1% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,130 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than University of Arkansas (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 58.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($13,451 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 6 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at William Jewell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at William Jewell College (3.61)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Arkansas vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than University of Arkansas (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $1,900 more per year than William Jewell College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,500)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/