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Overview |
UAM | Central State University | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
UAM | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAM | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $403 |
Diversity |
UAM | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAM | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UAM | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or Central State University?
- Central State University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($5,176.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at UAM than Central State University ($10,941.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than UAM ($10,194 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 48.9% lower than costs at Central State University ($7,320 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 33.7% larger than aid received Central State University ($9,286 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or UAM .
- Accepted freshman Central State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM or Central 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 Central State University and UAM.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (24% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Monticello earn on average $6,600 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $27,200)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $24,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $39,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $248 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($155 vs. $403)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/