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UNM UTEP Arkansas ATU Henderson State University Arizona Christian University UALR Arkansas State University Texas Tech ASU Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB| University of Central Arkansas | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | NMSU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 14,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $12,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $8,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $15,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 15,201 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 11,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 885/1110 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $176 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 9,790 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or NMSU?
- University of Central Arkansas is 13.6% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,140.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at NMSU than University of Central Arkansas ($23,407.00 vs. $14,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than University of Central Arkansas ($8,353 vs. $16,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 38.8% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($8,662 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than University of Central Arkansas (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 82% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($15,073 vs. $8,280)
University of Central Arkansas vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 85 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NMSU (3.55)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than NMSU (75.7%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or NMSU? 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 NMSU and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than University of Central Arkansas (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $1,400 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,297 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($17,118 vs. $21,415)
- NMSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($176 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/