- Both Texas State University (TXST) and University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) are public.
- TXST is located in San Marcos, TX and UA Little Rock is located in Little Rock, AR.
- TXST has more expensive tuition of $23,210 than UA Little Rock ($19,210).
- TXST has tighter acceptance rate of 72.98% than UA Little Rock (74.63%).
- UA Little Rock has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than TXST (1,080).
- TXST is larger with 38,171 students than UA Little Rock (8,197 students).
Texas State University View More Rivals | University of Arkansas at Little Rock View More Rivals | |
| #131 in National Universities #11 in Texas | Rankings | #263 in National Universities #10 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Marcos, TX | Location | Little Rock, AR |
TXST| Known as | UA Little Rock | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,450 Texas residents $23,210 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,455 Arkansas residents $19,210 out-of-state |
| $9,901 Texas residents $18,301 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,684 Arkansas residents $15,100 out-of-state |
| $8,408 | Financial Aid | $7,915 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 72.98% | Acceptance Rate | 74.63% |
| 33.15% | Yield | 47.14% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,171 | Total Students | 8,197 |
| 33,834 | Undergraduate | 5,825 |
| 4,337 | Graduate | 2,372 |
| 3,449 | Online Enrollment | 3,223 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $51,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) $7,548 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,395) $5,180 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 1,298 Full-time 389 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 372 Full-time 239 Part-time |
| 3,466 Full-time 459 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,149 Full-time 239 Part-time |
| $77,450 for Faculties $63,027 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,424 for Faculties $52,485 Part-time |