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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,790 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,140 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,280 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,662 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,362 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,280 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,589 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 5,961 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (9,790 students vs. 3,857 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $7,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at Western Oregon State College than University of Central Arkansas ($28,710.00 vs. $14,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than University of Central Arkansas ($15,249 vs. $16,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 34% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($8,662 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Western Oregon University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($8,319 vs. $8,280)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 122 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than University of Central Arkansas (90.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Western Oregon University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $600 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $3,087 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($21,415 vs. $24,502)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($221 vs. $253)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/