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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 846/1033 | ||
| 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 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 281 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is 70.9% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,880.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($13,900.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($15,456 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 11% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($7,430 vs. $8,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas as Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($8,532 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 143 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $1,800 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $39,000)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $898 lower median federal student loan debt than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($21,415 vs. $22,313)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($221 vs. $230)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/