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OBU University of Central Arkansas UALR Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas State University ATU| Central Baptist College | Henderson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | Henderson State University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Arkadelphia, AR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 2,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | hsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Henderson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $8,088 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $9,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $17,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $9,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
CBC | Henderson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 1,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 903/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | Henderson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Henderson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
CBC | Henderson State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CBC | Henderson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Henderson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Henderson State University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (2,519 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Henderson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Henderson State University?
- Central Baptist College is 175.5% more expensive to attend than Henderson State University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at CBC than Henderson State University ($16,200.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Henderson State University than CBC ($17,656 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 27.4% lower than costs at Henderson State University ($7,500 vs. $9,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than Henderson State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Baptist College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Henderson State University ($9,788 vs. $9,580)
CBC vs. Henderson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Henderson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Henderson State University or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Henderson State University (988) is 20 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming CBC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Henderson State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Henderson State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CBC (3.15)
- Henderson State University has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. Henderson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or Henderson State University? 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 Henderson State University and CBC.
- The graduation rate at CBC is higher than Henderson State University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Central Baptist College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Henderson State University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,400)
- Henderson State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Henderson State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Henderson State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/