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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M Arkansas UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK| University of Central Arkansas | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $212 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or A&M Commerce?
- University of Central Arkansas is 45.1% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at A&M Commerce than University of Central Arkansas ($17,030.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than University of Central Arkansas ($13,025 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 17.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($8,250 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 22.1% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($9,983 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 88 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $400 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,800)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $901 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($20,514 vs. $21,415)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($212 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/