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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 2,110 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or A&M-Texarkana?
- University of Central Arkansas is 14.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at A&M-Texarkana than University of Central Arkansas ($18,819.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than University of Central Arkansas ($10,646 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 39.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($8,250 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Texas A&M University Texarkana (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 35.9% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($11,114 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 73 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or A&M-Texarkana? 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-Texarkana and University of Central Arkansas.
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $2,900 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $6,911 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($14,504 vs. $21,415)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($149 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/