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Overview |
Arkansas | UB | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 74% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Arkansas | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UB | ||
| 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 at Buffalo is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UB?
- University of Arkansas is 8.4% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Arkansas than University at Buffalo ($25,420.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than UB ($16,208 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 31.1% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($12,368 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than University of Arkansas (74% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University at Buffalo students is 0.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,521 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 19 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UB (67.7%)
Arkansas vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UB? 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 UB and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Arkansas (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $8,000 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $50,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- UB graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/