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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUS | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1090/1140 | ||
| 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 | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 8,721 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or LSUS?
- University of Central Arkansas is 22.9% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.8% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($13,900.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Central Arkansas ($7,587 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 24% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,250 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 21.4% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($9,929 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 39 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than LSUS (88.9%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or LSUS? 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 LSUS and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $1,300 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,915 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,415)
- LSUS graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($201 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/