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Overview |
Arkansas | Austin College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 1,182 students)
Arkansas vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Austin College?
- Austin College is 483.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Austin College than University of Arkansas ($44,740.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Austin College ($16,208 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 4.8% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,368 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 289.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($33,033 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 11 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Arkansas vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Austin 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 Austin College and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than University of Arkansas (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/