College comparison

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley vs University of Arkansas

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX	University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas is more selective	94%	74%
SAT (25–75)	880–1090	1030–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,666	28,677
Avg net price	$4,831	$18,209
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Arkansas reports higher median earnings	$49,620	$58,191
Graduation rate	51%	71%
Median debt	$12,950	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	2.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley or University of Arkansas harder to get into?

University of Arkansas is more selective: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate is approximately 94% and University of Arkansas's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley vs University of Arkansas?

The middle-50% SAT range is 880–1090 at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and 1030–1220 at University of Arkansas. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.