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Overview |
Arkansas | OSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 88% |
Admission |
Arkansas | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 36% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at OSU than University of Arkansas ($31,200.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than OSU ($16,208 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 15.1% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($12,368 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of Arkansas (88% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 9.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,260 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 41 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or OSU? 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 OSU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of Arkansas (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/