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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or UL Lafayette?
- University of Central Arkansas is 28.5% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at UL Lafayette than University of Central Arkansas ($19,135.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of Central Arkansas ($13,036 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 41.1% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($8,250 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 30.5% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,672 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 1 points higher than at University of Central Arkansas (1068)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than University of Central Arkansas (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $40,800)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $1,915 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,415)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($201 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/