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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 2,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $8,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $18,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $18,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 1,077 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 934/1084 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 2,294 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 250.1% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $7,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than University of Central Arkansas ($25,000.00 vs. $14,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Freed-Hardeman University ($16,362 vs. $18,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($8,540 vs. $8,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 127% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($18,798 vs. $8,280)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 33 points higher than at University of Central Arkansas (1068)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Central Arkansas (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Central Arkansas (3.7)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than University of Central Arkansas (90.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Freed-Hardeman University? 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 Freed-Hardeman University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than University of Central Arkansas (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $100 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $40,700)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $4,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $26,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/