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IPFW IU Northwest Arkansas Purdue North Central Purdue ATU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University BSU Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB| University of Central Arkansas | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 9,194 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Purdue Calumet?
- University of Central Arkansas is 3% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Purdue Calumet than University of Central Arkansas ($16,164.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than University of Central Arkansas ($10,908 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 9.1% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($7,560 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Purdue University Calumet Campus (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Arkansas students is 43.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($8,177 vs. $5,703)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 108 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,800)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $507 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($20,908 vs. $21,415)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($216 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/