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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | Winthrop 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 4,712 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 120.2% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at Winthrop University than University of Central Arkansas ($29,636.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Winthrop University ($15,456 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 27.1% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,250 vs. $10,488)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas as Winthrop University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 58.5% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($12,961 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 24 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Central Arkansas (3.7)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than University of Central Arkansas (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $1,300 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $39,500)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $5,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $27,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/