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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | ESU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 4,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $5,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $13,855 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $10,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $15,441 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $5,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 1,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| 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 | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $200 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 4,658 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or ESU ?
- University of Central Arkansas is 28.8% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($7,140.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Emporia State University ($14,280.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than University of Central Arkansas ($15,441 vs. $16,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 21.7% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,662 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Emporia State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Arkansas students is 43% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($8,280 vs. $5,790)
University of Central Arkansas vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 38 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than University of Central Arkansas (90.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or ESU ? 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 ESU and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than University of Central Arkansas (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $1,800 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $1,996 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($19,419 vs. $21,415)
- ESU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($200 vs. $221)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/