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Overview |
Arkansas | MSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Arkansas | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 16,681 students)
Arkansas vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or MSU?
- University of Arkansas is 31.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at MSU than University of Arkansas ($27,391.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than MSU ($16,208 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,300 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 47.4% larger than aid received Montana State University ($8,474 vs. $5,749)
Arkansas vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 23 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MSU (3.5)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than MSU (73.3%)
Arkansas vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or MSU? 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 MSU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Montana State University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $4,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,800)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/