| Arkansas vs. Arkansas State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#123 in National Universities #2 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #343 in National Universities #8 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,104 Arkansas Residents $29,966 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,090 Arkansas Residents $14,522 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,470 Arkansas Residents $30,892 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,322 Arkansas Residents $13,028 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,739 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,829 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,120 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter74.30% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.26% |
| Favorable29.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.54% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger33,610 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,726 |
| Larger28,859 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,985 |
| Smaller4,751 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,741 |
| Smaller3,371 | Online Student Population | Larger7,752 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,664 | Number of faculty | 696 |
| Higher$95,881 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,362 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.