College comparison

University of Arkansas vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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 Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas is more selective	74%	85%
SAT (25–75)	1030–1220	1160–1370
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,677	29,882
Avg net price	$18,209	$25,648
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Arkansas reports higher median earnings	$58,191	$54,810
Graduation rate	71%	75%
Median debt	$21,500	$21,250
Economic mobility	2.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Arkansas or University of Cincinnati-Main Campus harder to get into?

University of Arkansas is more selective: University of Arkansas's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's is approximately 85% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1030–1220 at University of Arkansas and 1160–1370 at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. 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.