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Arkansas ATU TSU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University UCO-Central Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB Lamar University OBU Lincoln University of Pennsylvania| University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 1,903 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Langston University?
- University of Central Arkansas is 56.9% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at University of Central Arkansas than Langston University ($13,900.00 vs. $11,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than University of Central Arkansas ($9,681 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 30.8% lower than costs at Langston University ($8,250 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Langston University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 45.3% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($11,885 vs. $8,177)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or University of Central Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Langston University (2.79)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Langston 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 Langston University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than Langston University (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $10,200 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $30,600)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $3,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $25,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/