Side-by-side
The University of Texas at Arlington vs University of Kentucky
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same u setting in the South, but higher admit rate (93% vs 80%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
| The University of Texas at Arlington | University of Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 80% | 93% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $11,950 | $13,502 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $29,582 | $34,140 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $11,950 | $13,502 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $29,582 | $34,140 |
| Graduation rate | 55% | 71% |
| Total enrollment | 32,294 | 24,763 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington-vs-university-of-kentucky.