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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 625/1100 | ||
| 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 |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $292 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 2,974 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 136.3% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $7,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Bethel than University of Central Arkansas ($16,870.00 vs. $14,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Bethel ($16,362 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 21.6% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,662 vs. $10,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Bethel University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 25.9% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,423 vs. $8,280)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 140 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Central Arkansas (90.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Bethel? 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 Bethel and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Bethel University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $6,835 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($21,415 vs. $28,250)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($221 vs. $292)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/