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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 1,771 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 295% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at East Texas Baptist University than University of Central Arkansas ($27,450.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than East Texas Baptist University ($15,456 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 23.6% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($8,250 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 102.4% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($16,552 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 86 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than University of Central Arkansas (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $4,585 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $26,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/