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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU Arkansas UTSA Baylor| University of Central Arkansas | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | SFASU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % 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 | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at SFASU than University of Central Arkansas ($18,858.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than University of Central Arkansas ($13,858 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 16.9% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,250 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Stephen F Austin State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 26.7% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,363 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 67 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than SFASU (89.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or SFASU? 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 SFASU and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than University of Central Arkansas (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $3,585 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($21,415 vs. $25,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/