Auburn University vs. University of Arkansas (Arkansas)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both Auburn University and University of Arkansas (Arkansas) are public.
  • Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL and Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.
  • Auburn University has more expensive tuition of $33,944 than Arkansas ($28,772).
  • Arkansas has tighter acceptance rate of 65.96% than Auburn University (83.93%).
  • Auburn University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Arkansas (1,110).
  • Auburn University is larger with 31,764 students than Arkansas (30,936 students).
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#243 in National Universities
#9 in Alabama
Rankings#113 in National Universities
#2 in Arkansas
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Auburn, ALLocationFayetteville, AR
Known asArkansas
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$12,536 Alabama residents
$33,944 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,748 Arkansas residents
$28,772 out-of-state
$12,524 Alabama residents
$33,908 out-of-state
Graduate$12,160 Arkansas residents
$30,220 out-of-state
$9,724Financial Aid$8,877
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
83.93%Acceptance Rate65.96%
31.88%Yield35.37%
1,300 SAT, 27 ACTTest Scores1,110 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
31,764Total Students30,936
25,379Undergraduate26,269
6,385Graduate4,667
3,101Online Enrollment3,361
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
80%Graduation Rate69%
12%Transfer-out Rate
93%Retention Rate86%
$56,300Average Earning after Graduation$52,700
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495)
$9,294 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200)
$7,968 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
1,428 Full-time
236 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,270 Full-time
176 Part-time
5,376 Full-time
1,146 Part-time
Number of Staffs4,999 Full-time
243 Part-time
$99,349 for Faculties
$68,363 Part-time
Average Salary$90,406 for Faculties
$58,549 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023