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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | MBTS | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 35% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $175 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 3,772 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or MBTS?
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 23.5% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,580.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($13,900.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than MBTS ($15,456 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 65.6% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,250 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (97% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Arkansas students is 41.6% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,177 vs. $5,774)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 85 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or MBTS? 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 MBTS and University of Central Arkansas.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $4,411 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($17,004 vs. $21,415)
- MBTS graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($175 vs. $221)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/