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Arkansas ATU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB Lamar University OBU Mount Marty College Missouri State University-Springfield CMU| University of Central Arkansas | University of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #725 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 935/1066 | ||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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 University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or University of St. Mary ?
- University of Saint Mary is 352.5% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.3% higher at University of St. Mary than University of Central Arkansas ($31,450.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than University of St. Mary ($15,456 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Saint Mary ($8,250 vs. $9,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 189.1% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($23,638 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 90 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of St. Mary is higher than University of Central Arkansas (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Mary earn on average $400 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $2,335 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($21,415 vs. $23,750)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($221 vs. $245)
- More University of St. Mary 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/