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GS Arkansas Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University ATU Henderson State University UALR TROY Arkansas State University| University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #995 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Columbus State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 7,479 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Columbus State?
- University of Central Arkansas is 59% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Columbus State than University of Central Arkansas ($15,425.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than University of Central Arkansas ($12,902 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 46.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,250 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of Central Arkansas (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($9,147 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 107 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Columbus State University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $3,400 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $37,400)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $4,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,415 vs. $26,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/