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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 2,578 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 351.7% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than University of Central Arkansas ($31,390.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Texas Wesleyan University ($15,456 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 32.4% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($8,250 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 255.1% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($29,039 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 65 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $3,400 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $3,584 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $24,999)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/