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Overview |
UALR | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
UALR | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1060/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
UALR | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
UALR | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 5,231 students)
UALR vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 454.8% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Missouri Baptist University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($31,784.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Missouri Baptist University ($11,173 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 31.4% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($9,162 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 75.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($18,372 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 29 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming UALR students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or Missouri Baptist University? 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 Missouri Baptist University and UALR.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Baptist University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (28% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Missouri Baptist University earn on average $100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,750)
- UALR graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR 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/