University of Arkansas (Arkansas) vs. Auburn University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Arkansas (Arkansas) and Auburn University are public.
  • Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR and Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
  • 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).
University of Arkansas

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#113 in National Universities
#2 in Arkansas
Rankings#243 in National Universities
#9 in Alabama
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fayetteville, ARLocationAuburn, AL
ArkansasKnown as
1 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)
Doctorate (Other)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,748 Arkansas residents
$28,772 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,536 Alabama residents
$33,944 out-of-state
$12,160 Arkansas residents
$30,220 out-of-state
Graduate$12,524 Alabama residents
$33,908 out-of-state
$8,877Financial Aid$9,724
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$60 graduate
65.96%Acceptance Rate83.93%
35.37%Yield31.88%
1,110 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,300 SAT, 27 ACT
Student Population
30,936Total Students31,764
26,269Undergraduate25,379
4,667Graduate6,385
3,361Online Enrollment3,101
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
69%Graduation Rate80%
Transfer-out Rate12%
86%Retention Rate93%
$52,700Average Earning after Graduation$56,300
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 Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200)
$7,968 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495)
$9,294 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
1,270 Full-time
176 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,428 Full-time
236 Part-time
4,999 Full-time
243 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,376 Full-time
1,146 Part-time
$90,406 for Faculties
$58,549 Part-time
Average Salary$99,349 for Faculties
$68,363 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