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KU ISU University of Central Arkansas Fayetteville State University NSU Arkansas Northwest A&M Commerce Arkansas State University WKU Henderson State University SFASU| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UALR | RSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
UALR | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $166 |
Diversity |
UALR | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 19% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UALR | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 3,155 students)
UALR vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or RSU?
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 26.3% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($5,729.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at UALR than Rogers State University ($16,320.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than RSU ($11,173 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 17.1% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,162 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Rogers State University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 47.7% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($10,494 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 160 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming UALR students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at RSU (3.4)
UALR vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or RSU? 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 RSU and UALR.
- The graduation rate at RSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (23% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $700 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $4,350 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($16,150 vs. $20,500)
- RSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($166 vs. $211)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/