College comparison

University of Arkansas vs University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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	University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR	University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas is more selective	74%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1030–1220	1120–1240
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,677	12,428
Avg net price	$18,209	$13,530
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Arkansas reports higher median earnings	$58,191	$47,089
Graduation rate	71%	53%
Median debt	$21,500	$22,902
Economic mobility	2.3%	2.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Arkansas or University of Louisiana at Lafayette harder to get into?

University of Arkansas is more selective: University of Arkansas's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of Louisiana at Lafayette's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas vs University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1030–1220 at University of Arkansas and 1120–1240 at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 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.