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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | MSU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 5,573 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or MSU?
- University of Central Arkansas is 21.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,140.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Midwestern State University ($14,280.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than University of Central Arkansas ($11,798 vs. $16,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 18.2% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,662 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Midwestern State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 25.8% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,415 vs. $8,280)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 66 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MSU (3.2)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than MSU (87.4%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or MSU? 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 MSU and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Midwestern State University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $884 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,415 vs. $22,299)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($221 vs. $230)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/