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Overview |
AAMU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 9,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | uca.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $6,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $13,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $15,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $8,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
AAMU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 6,522 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 5,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 |
AAMU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $21,415 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $221 |
Diversity |
AAMU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | University of Central Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. University of Central Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or University of Central Arkansas?
- Alabama A & M University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at AAMU than University of Central Arkansas ($17,220.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than University of Central Arkansas ($14,600 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 15.4% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,250 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Alabama A & M University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 23.1% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,066 vs. $8,177)
AAMU vs. University of Central Arkansas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 218 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. University of Central Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Alabama A & M University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $6,500 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $34,300)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $13,585 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($21,415 vs. $35,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($221 vs. $361)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/