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Overview |
UALR | CCSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | New Britain, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 9,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | ccsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | CCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $12,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $17,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $7,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
UALR | CCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 8,282 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 6,255 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 75.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | CCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | CCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
UALR | CCSU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | CCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UALR | CCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 8,158 students)
UALR vs. CCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or CCSU?
- Central Connecticut State University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at CCSU than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($19,940.00 vs. $16,573.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than CCSU ($11,225 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 35.9% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($9,352 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Central Connecticut State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 25.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,968 vs. $7,949)
UALR vs. CCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or CCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSU or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 21 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.5%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. CCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or CCSU? 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 CCSU and UALR.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (47% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/