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UAFS Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University UAPB Central Lamar University OBU UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | University of Central Arkansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 9,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | uca.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $6,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $13,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
ATU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 6,522 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 5,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,415 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $221 |
Diversity |
ATU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ATU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. University of Central Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas is 19.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Arkansas Tech University ($13,900.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than University of Central Arkansas ($12,016 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 11% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,250 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 3.2% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($8,440 vs. $8,177)
ATU vs. University of Central Arkansas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
ATU vs. University of Central Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of Central Arkansas (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $3,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,665 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,415)
- ATU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($183 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU 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/