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Overview |
UAM | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 9,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | uca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $6,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $13,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $15,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $8,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UAM | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,522 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAM | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,415 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $221 |
Diversity |
UAM | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAM | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UAM | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. University of Central Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas is 36.5% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at University of Central Arkansas than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($13,900.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than University of Central Arkansas ($12,693 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 12.7% lower than costs at University of Central Arkansas ($7,320 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 13.6% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($9,286 vs. $8,177)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM 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 UAM .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. University of Central Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $7,000 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $6,415 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,415)
- UAM graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($155 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/