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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech Arkansas WVU UNCG CSU| University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $257 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 64.9% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.7% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of Central Arkansas ($28,310.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than University of Central Arkansas ($14,016 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 28.8% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,250 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Coastal Carolina University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 29.8% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($10,610 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 59 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Central Arkansas (3.7)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than University of Central Arkansas (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $3,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,415 vs. $24,930)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($221 vs. $257)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/