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

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

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

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#113 in National Universities
#2 in Arkansas
Rankings#201 in National Universities
#5 in Alabama
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fayetteville, ARLocationTuscaloosa, AL
ArkansasKnown as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees2-4 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
$9,748 Arkansas residents
$28,772 out-of-state
Undergraduate$11,900 Alabama residents
$33,200 out-of-state
$12,160 Arkansas residents
$30,220 out-of-state
Graduate$11,740 Alabama residents
$33,040 out-of-state
$8,877Financial Aid$14,421
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$65 graduate
65.96%Acceptance Rate53.30%
35.37%Yield36.45%
1,110 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,260 SAT, 28 ACT
Student Population
30,936Total Students38,644
26,269Undergraduate32,458
4,667Graduate6,186
3,361Online Enrollment5,820
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
69%Graduation Rate72%
Transfer-out Rate18%
86%Retention Rate87%
$52,700Average Earning after Graduation$51,600
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
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200)
$7,968 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
$6,100 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,426 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
1,270 Full-time
176 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,517 Full-time
469 Part-time
4,999 Full-time
243 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,980 Full-time
940 Part-time
$90,406 for Faculties
$58,549 Part-time
Average Salary$94,993 for Faculties
$62,112 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