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Overview |
Arkansas | UO | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,068 | 22,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $11,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,482 | $38,017 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $13,509 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,759 | $17,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,709 | $9,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 88% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,462 | 31,558 | ||
| Admitted | 17,743 | 29,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2023 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UO | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (29,068 students vs. 22,257 students)
Arkansas vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UO?
- University of Oregon is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,974.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at UO than University of Arkansas ($38,017.00 vs. $24,482.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than UO ($16,759 vs. $17,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($11,942 vs. $13,509)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than University of Arkansas (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 71.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,769 vs. $5,709)
Arkansas vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 35 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Arkansas (82.7%)
Arkansas vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UO? 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 UO and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Arkansas (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $1,400 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($21,101 vs. $21,500)
- UO graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/