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Arkansas ATU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB Lamar University OBU Missouri State University-Springfield CMU| University of Central Arkansas | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 394 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 190.2% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at FWBBC than University of Central Arkansas ($20,170.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than FWBBC ($15,456 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 1% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($8,170 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 68% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($13,736 vs. $8,177)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or University of Central Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
University of Central Arkansas vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than University of Central Arkansas (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $9,300 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $31,500)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $855 lower median federal student loan debt than FWBBC graduates. ($21,415 vs. $22,270)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than FWBBC graduates. ($221 vs. $230)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/