Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion KU Delaware State University Hampton University ECSU ISU University of Central Arkansas| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UALR | VSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | vsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UALR | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $5,540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
UALR | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UALR | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $305 |
Diversity |
UALR | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UALR | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UALR | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 4,648 students)
UALR vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or VSU?
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 3.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($5,729.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at VSU than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($16,542.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than VSU ($11,173 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 26% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,162 vs. $11,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock as Virginia State University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($11,498 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 133 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming UALR students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or VSU? 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 VSU and UALR.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $1,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,700)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($211 vs. $305)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/