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University of Arkansas at Little Rock vs. University of Arkansas

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 72.37% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 28.41%.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 58.78% and University of Arkansas has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 29.15% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
4,335 (1,550/2,785) 2,548 (876/1,672) 556 (231/325) 59% (57%/60%) 22% (26%/12%)
University of Arkansas
30,555 (12,589/17,957) 22,703 (8,894/13,804) 6,618 (2,773/3,844) 74% (71%/77%) 29% (31%/21%)
Average17,445 (7,070/7,070)12,626 (4,885/7,738)3,587 (1,502/2,085)72.37% (69.1%/109.5%)28.41% (30.7%/26.9%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1075. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 545 and the average SAT Math score is 530.
University of Arkansas has the highest SAT scores of 1,120 and University of Arkansas at Little Rock has the lowest SAT scores of 1,030 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
5%
(26)
1030520510
University of Arkansas
31%
(2,058)
1120570550
Average18.00% 1075545530

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 22. By subject, the average ACT English score is 22 and the ACT math score is 21.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
84%
(465)
202118
University of Arkansas
73%
(4,818)
242323
Average78.50% 222221

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
✔✗ ✔✓ ✗✗ ✔✔
University of Arkansas
✔✓ ✔✓ ✗✗ ✓✓

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)