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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | UAFS | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 5,506 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $4,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $9,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $10,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $7,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 2,677 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.39 | ||
| 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) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $146 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | UAFS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 5,506 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or UAFS?
- University of Central Arkansas is 58.2% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($7,140.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at University of Central Arkansas than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($14,280.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Central Arkansas ($10,387 vs. $16,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,662 vs. $9,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than University of Central Arkansas (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Arkansas students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,280 vs. $7,827)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UAFS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or University of Central Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UAFS (3.39)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than UAFS (81.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or UAFS? 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 UAFS and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $5,800 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $7,283 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($14,132 vs. $21,415)
- UAFS graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($146 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/