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Overview |
UALR | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 9,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | uca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $6,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $13,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $15,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $8,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
UALR | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 6,522 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 5,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,415 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $221 |
Diversity |
UALR | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 UALR based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. University of Central Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas is 21.3% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at UALR than University of Central Arkansas ($16,320.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Central Arkansas ($11,173 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($8,250 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 28.3% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,494 vs. $8,177)
UALR vs. University of Central Arkansas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 78 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UALR (3.42)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. University of Central Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $2,800 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $915 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,415)
- UALR graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($211 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas 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/