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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | TC | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 644 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $10,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $10,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $320 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | TC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 644 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or TC?
- Texas College is 15% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $7,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Texas College ($14,280.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than University of Central Arkansas ($10,901 vs. $16,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 8.3% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($8,000 vs. $8,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Texas College (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 23% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,182 vs. $8,280)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or University of Central Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TC (2.9)
University of Central Arkansas vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or TC? 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 TC and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Texas College (40% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $13,000 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $27,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $9,585 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($21,415 vs. $31,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($221 vs. $320)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/