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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU ATU Henderson State University USAO UALR Arkansas State University SNU| University of Central Arkansas | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| 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 | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $210 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | UCO-Central | ||
| 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 Oklahoma is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 1.1% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at UCO-Central than University of Central Arkansas ($17,913.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than UCO-Central ($15,456 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($8,250 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than University of Central Oklahoma (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Arkansas students is 27.3% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,177 vs. $6,422)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 58 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $1,022 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($20,393 vs. $21,415)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($210 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/