University of Arkansas (Arkansas) vs. University of Kentucky

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Arkansas (Arkansas) and University of Kentucky are public.
  • Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR and University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
  • University of Kentucky has more expensive tuition of $33,406 than Arkansas ($28,772).
  • Arkansas has tighter acceptance rate of 65.96% than University of Kentucky (95.77%).
  • University of Kentucky has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than Arkansas (1,110).
  • University of Kentucky is larger with 31,547 students than Arkansas (30,936 students).
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#113 in National Universities
#2 in Arkansas
Rankings#92 in National Universities
#1 in Kentucky
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fayetteville, ARLocationLexington, KY
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)
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$13,212 Kentucky residents
$33,406 out-of-state
$12,160 Arkansas residents
$30,220 out-of-state
Graduate$14,330 Kentucky residents
$35,459 out-of-state
$8,877Financial Aid$11,981
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$65 graduate
65.96%Acceptance Rate95.77%
35.37%Yield26.79%
1,110 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,180 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
30,936Total Students31,547
26,269Undergraduate22,735
4,667Graduate8,812
3,361Online Enrollment4,064
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
69%Graduation Rate68%
Transfer-out Rate
86%Retention Rate85%
$52,700Average Earning after Graduation$54,000
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: 8,336)
$9,964 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
1,270 Full-time
176 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,754 Full-time
333 Part-time
4,999 Full-time
243 Part-time
Number of Staffs10,702 Full-time
1,528 Part-time
$90,406 for Faculties
$58,549 Part-time
Average Salary$98,993 for Faculties
$62,530 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