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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 4,326 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend is 4.7% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at IU South Bend than University of Central Arkansas ($20,634.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than University of Central Arkansas ($8,785 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 11.4% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($8,250 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Indiana University South Bend (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Arkansas students is 4.6% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,177 vs. $7,821)
University of Central Arkansas vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 113 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Indiana University South Bend (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $3,700 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $37,100)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $3,115 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($21,415 vs. $24,530)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($221 vs. $253)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/