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Overview |
Arkansas State University | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 9,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | uca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $6,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $13,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $15,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 6,522 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 5,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 940/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,415 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $221 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 9,913 students)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Central Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($13,900.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Central Arkansas ($12,011 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 22.4% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,250 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 37.3% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($11,225 vs. $8,177)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Central Arkansas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or University of Central Arkansas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Central Arkansas or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 20 points higher than at University of Central Arkansas (1068)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Central Arkansas (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Central Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or University of Central Arkansas? 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 University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $4,800 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,915 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,415)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($201 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/