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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 9,103 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 66.4% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.5% higher at UC Merced than University of Central Arkansas ($41,636.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than University of Central Arkansas ($13,549 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 134.4% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($8,250 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than University of California Merced (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 216.4% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($25,868 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 43 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than University of Central Arkansas (58% vs. 40%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($19,899 vs. $21,415)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($205 vs. $221)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/