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Overview |
UAPB | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 9,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | uca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $6,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $13,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $15,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $8,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UAPB | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 6,522 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 5,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 940/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAPB | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $21,415 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $221 |
Diversity |
UAPB | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAPB | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. University of Central Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas is 23.2% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at University of Central Arkansas than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($13,900.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than University of Central Arkansas ($9,959 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($8,250 vs. $8,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 64.7% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($13,469 vs. $8,177)
UAPB vs. University of Central Arkansas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB 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 UAPB .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 197 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. University of Central Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $10,600 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $30,200)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $5,333 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($21,415 vs. $26,748)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($221 vs. $276)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/