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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | MWSU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $225 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | MWSU | ||
| 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 4,023 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or MWSU?
- University of Central Arkansas is 6.3% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Missouri Western State University ($13,900.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than University of Central Arkansas ($11,917 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 23.6% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($8,250 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 28.8% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,531 vs. $8,177)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or University of Central Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MWSU (3.25)
University of Central Arkansas vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or MWSU? 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 MWSU and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Missouri Western State University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $4,300 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $36,500)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $403 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($21,415 vs. $21,818)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($221 vs. $225)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/