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Overview |
Arkansas | FIU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 55,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #622 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | fiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | FIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,721 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $16,529 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $9,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 89% |
Admission |
Arkansas | FIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 17,343 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 11,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1060/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | FIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | FIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,228 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $178 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | FIU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 67% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | FIU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | FIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. FIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or FIU?
- University of Arkansas is 62.4% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Arkansas than Florida International University ($25,420.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Arkansas ($9,881 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,600 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than University of Arkansas (89% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 30.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,087 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. FIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or FIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 64 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than FIU (63.9%)
Arkansas vs. FIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or FIU? 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 FIU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Florida International University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $500 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $4,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($17,228 vs. $21,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/