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Arkansas ATU Henderson State University UALR Arkansas State University Westminster College Southern Arkansas University Main Campus UAPB Lamar University OBU Missouri State University-Springfield CMU| University of Central Arkansas | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | WWU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 1,508 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or WWU?
- William Woods University is 281.3% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at WWU than University of Central Arkansas ($26,500.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than WWU ($15,456 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 26.7% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,250 vs. $10,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas as William Woods University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 149.9% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($20,431 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 33 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WWU (3.4)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than WWU (61.5%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or WWU? 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 WWU and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than University of Central Arkansas (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $2,200 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $38,600)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $22 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($21,415 vs. $21,437)
- William Woods University and University of Central Arkansas graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($221 vs. $221)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/