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ISU IU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Purdue OU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Ole Miss Alabama Illinois| University of Arkansas | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas | Iowa | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 82% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $223 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Iowa | ||
| 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 Iowa based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 30,015 students)
Arkansas vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Iowa?
- University of Iowa is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,711.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Iowa than University of Arkansas ($30,674.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Iowa ($16,208 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,476 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Iowa than University of Arkansas (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 17.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,959 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 10 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of Arkansas (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $9,400 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,616)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($222 vs. $223)
- More Iowa 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/