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DBU Henderson State University Arkansas ATU Harding University UALR Arkansas State University College of the Ozarks Samford University Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB Lamar University| University of Central Arkansas | Ouachita Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | OBU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Arkadelphia, AR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 1,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | obu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | OBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $21,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $22,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | OBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1020/1200 | ||
| 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 | OBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | OBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | OBU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | OBU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | OBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 1,784 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. OBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or OBU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 338.8% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at OBU than University of Central Arkansas ($30,500.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than OBU ($15,456 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 6.7% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($8,250 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 171.3% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($22,181 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. OBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or OBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OBU or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 52 points higher than at University of Central Arkansas (1068)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Central Arkansas (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Central Arkansas (3.7)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than OBU (72.3%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. OBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or OBU? 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 OBU and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of Central Arkansas (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $1,085 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,415 vs. $22,500)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/