College comparison

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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	Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR	University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock is more selective	75%	59%
SAT (25–75)	875–1105	960–1210
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,708	4,949
Avg net price	$14,027	$17,248
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Arkansas at Little Rock reports higher median earnings	$42,386	$45,265
Graduation rate	49%	42%
Median debt	$18,750	$22,000
Economic mobility	—	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Arkansas at Little Rock harder to get into?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is more selective: Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 75% and University of Arkansas at Little Rock's is approximately 59% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

The middle-50% SAT range is 875–1105 at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and 960–1210 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 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.