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TROY University of South Alabama Arkansas Alabama Jacksonville State University University of Montevallo ATU Arkansas State University Henderson State University UALR Memphis Auburn| University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 9,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | uca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $6,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $13,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $15,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $8,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 6,522 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 5,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $21,415 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. University of Central Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or University of Central Arkansas?
- University of North Alabama is 46.8% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at University of North Alabama than University of Central Arkansas ($20,400.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than University of Central Arkansas ($9,837 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($7,730 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than University of Central Arkansas (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 67.5% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($13,699 vs. $8,177)
University of North Alabama vs. University of Central Arkansas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or University of Central Arkansas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Central Arkansas or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 41 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of North Alabama (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of North Alabama (3.6)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
University of North Alabama vs. University of Central Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or University of Central Arkansas? 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 University of Central Arkansas and University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than University of North Alabama (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $100 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $422 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($21,415 vs. $21,837)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($221 vs. $225)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/