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Arkansas ATU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB Lamar University OBU Missouri State University-Springfield CMU Missouri Southern| University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 2,386 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 274% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Southwest Baptist University than University of Central Arkansas ($25,990.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Southwest Baptist University ($15,456 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 0.5% lower than costs at Southwest Baptist University ($8,250 vs. $8,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas as Southwest Baptist University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 121.9% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($18,146 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 10 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Southwest 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 Southwest Baptist University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than University of Central Arkansas (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $4,100 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $328 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($21,087 vs. $21,415)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($218 vs. $221)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/