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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 793 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 236.7% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Central Arkansas ($23,400.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Southwestern Adventist University ($15,456 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 4.2% lower than costs at Southwestern Adventist University ($8,250 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Central Arkansas (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 70.7% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($13,959 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 164 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $4,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $26,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/