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LHU Arkansas ATU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB Lamar University OBU Missouri State University-Springfield CMU| University of Central Arkansas | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | MUW | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 850/1180 | ||
| 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 | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 2,339 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 11.7% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Mississippi University for Women ($13,900.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than University of Central Arkansas ($12,691 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($8,212 vs. $8,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas as Mississippi University for Women (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 20.9% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($9,887 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 56 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or MUW? 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 MUW and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Mississippi University for Women (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $3,000 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $6,415 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,415)
- MUW graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($155 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/