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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 7,000 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 174.8% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Lindenwood University than University of Central Arkansas ($19,100.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Lindenwood University ($15,456 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 23.6% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,250 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 93.7% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($15,840 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 25 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than University of Central Arkansas (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $5,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $27,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/