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Overview |
UALR | Park University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
UALR | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
UALR | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
UALR | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Park University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 7,662 students)
UALR vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Park University?
- Park University is 113.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at UALR than Park University ($16,320.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Park University ($11,173 vs. $15,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 10% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($8,330 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Park University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 49% larger than aid received Park University ($10,494 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or UALR .
UALR vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or Park 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 Park University and UALR.
- The graduation rate at Park University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $11,600 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,000)
- Park University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Park University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/