College comparison

The University of Tennessee-Martin 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	The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN	University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock is more selective	88%	59%
SAT (25–75)	970–1210	960–1210
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,866	4,949
Avg net price	$10,701	$17,248
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Arkansas at Little Rock reports higher median earnings	$44,213	$45,265
Graduation rate	53%	42%
Median debt	$21,024	$22,000
Economic mobility	—	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Tennessee-Martin or University of Arkansas at Little Rock harder to get into?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is more selective: The University of Tennessee-Martin's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and University of Arkansas at Little Rock's is approximately 59% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Martin vs University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

The middle-50% SAT range is 970–1210 at The University of Tennessee-Martin 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.