College comparison

University of Arkansas vs University of Louisville

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 Louisville Louisville, KY
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas is more selective	74%	79%
SAT (25–75)	1030–1220	1040–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,677	14,727
Avg net price	$18,209	$17,988
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Arkansas reports higher median earnings	$58,191	$53,899
Graduation rate	71%	61%
Median debt	$21,500	$20,500
Economic mobility	2.3%	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Arkansas or University of Louisville harder to get into?

University of Arkansas is more selective: University of Arkansas's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of Louisville's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas vs University of Louisville?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1030–1220 at University of Arkansas and 1040–1270 at University of Louisville. 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.