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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | SIUE | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or SIUE?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 33.9% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($13,900.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than University of Central Arkansas ($13,586 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 24.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,250 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 30.2% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,649 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 2 points higher than at University of Central Arkansas (1068)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or SIUE? 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 SIUE and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than University of Central Arkansas (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $15 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($21,415 vs. $21,430)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and University of Central Arkansas graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($221 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/