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Arkansas ATU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University ORU DBU Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB Lamar University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $267 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 1,399 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 322% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than University of Central Arkansas ($29,330.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Oklahoma Baptist University ($15,456 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 0% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($8,248 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 156.2% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($20,947 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 26 points higher than at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oklahoma Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (3.68)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Oklahoma Baptist University? 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 Oklahoma Baptist University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than University of Central Arkansas (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Baptist University earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $4,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $25,875)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($221 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University 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/