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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Central | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 373 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,047 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,784 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 373 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Central?
- Arkansas Baptist College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($8,760.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at Central than Arkansas Baptist College ($16,650.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Central ($11,047 vs. $15,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,826 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Baptist College than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 90.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($11,784 vs. $6,193)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Central? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (50% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $17,000 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $24,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $19,840 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $42,281)
- Central graduates are paying $205 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($232 vs. $437)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/