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Overview |
Arkansas | URI | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | URI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | URI | ||
| 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 URI based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 17,473 students)
Arkansas vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 77.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at URI than University of Arkansas ($32,068.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than URI ($16,208 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($12,368 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of Arkansas (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 56.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($13,257 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 77 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at URI (3.58)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than URI (76.4%)
Arkansas vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or URI? 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 URI and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of Arkansas (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $5,800 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,938 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,438)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/