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Overview |
Arkansas | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 60% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 29,551 students)
Arkansas vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UNC Charlotte?
- University of Arkansas is 101.1% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Arkansas than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($25,420.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Arkansas ($13,951 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 4.3% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,368 vs. $12,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas as University of North Carolina at Charlotte (60% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 7.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($8,474 vs. $7,907)
Arkansas vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 61 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $1,800 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/