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Overview |
UALR | ABC | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 84% |
Admission |
UALR | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
UALR | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UALR | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 218 students)
UALR vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or ABC?
- Arlington Baptist College is 171.3% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at UALR than Arlington Baptist College ($16,320.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than ABC ($11,173 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($8,310 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Arlington Baptist College (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 59.2% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($10,494 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or UALR .
UALR vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or ABC? 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 ABC and UALR.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (41% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $1,100 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,900)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $5,501 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,001)
- UALR graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/