The University of Alabama vs. University of Arkansas (Arkansas)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both The University of Alabama and University of Arkansas (Arkansas) are public.
  • The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL and Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.
  • The University of Alabama has more expensive tuition of $33,200 than Arkansas ($28,772).
  • The University of Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 53.30% than Arkansas (65.96%).
  • The University of Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Arkansas (1,110).
  • The University of Alabama is larger with 38,644 students than Arkansas (30,936 students).
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#201 in National Universities
#5 in Alabama
Rankings#113 in National Universities
#2 in Arkansas
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Tuscaloosa, ALLocationFayetteville, AR
Known asArkansas
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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
$11,900 Alabama residents
$33,200 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,748 Arkansas residents
$28,772 out-of-state
$11,740 Alabama residents
$33,040 out-of-state
Graduate$12,160 Arkansas residents
$30,220 out-of-state
$14,421Financial Aid$8,877
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$65 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
53.30%Acceptance Rate65.96%
36.45%Yield35.37%
1,260 SAT, 28 ACTTest Scores1,110 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
38,644Total Students30,936
32,458Undergraduate26,269
6,186Graduate4,667
5,820Online Enrollment3,361
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
72%Graduation Rate69%
18%Transfer-out Rate
87%Retention Rate86%
$51,600Average Earning after Graduation$52,700
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
$6,100 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200)
$7,968 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,426 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
1,517 Full-time
469 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,270 Full-time
176 Part-time
5,980 Full-time
940 Part-time
Number of Staffs4,999 Full-time
243 Part-time
$94,993 for Faculties
$62,112 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