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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State Arkansas ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University| University of Central Arkansas | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | VSU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or VSU?
- University of Central Arkansas is 59% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at VSU than University of Central Arkansas ($15,426.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than University of Central Arkansas ($12,836 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 8.1% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,250 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than University of Central Arkansas (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 20.8% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($9,875 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 75 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VSU (3.23)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than VSU (89.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or VSU? 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 VSU and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of Central Arkansas (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $40,300)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $3,585 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,415 vs. $25,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/