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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUA | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 4,289 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $7,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $7,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 2,913 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 1,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $183 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUA | ||
| 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 LSUA based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 4,289 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or LSUA?
- University of Central Arkansas is 40.4% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.5% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($13,900.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of Central Arkansas ($7,274 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 16.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,250 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Louisiana State University Alexandria (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Arkansas students is 16.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,177 vs. $7,033)
University of Central Arkansas vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 118 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than LSUA (57.7%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or LSUA? 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 LSUA and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (40% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $5,100 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $3,708 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($17,707 vs. $21,415)
- LSUA graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($183 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA 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/