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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $19,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $8,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 24,521 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 5,806 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 860/1150 | ||
| 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 | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $392 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | GSU- Grambling | ||
| 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 5,114 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or GSU- Grambling?
- University of Central Arkansas is 38.9% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($7,140.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Grambling State University ($14,280.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than GSU- Grambling ($16,362 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 26.9% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($8,662 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas as Grambling State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($8,763 vs. $8,280)
University of Central Arkansas vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 197 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Grambling State University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $8,400 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $32,400)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $16,582 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($21,415 vs. $37,997)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($221 vs. $392)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/