Central Arkansas vs. Western New Mexico

The following statements compare University of Central Arkansas and Western New Mexico University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Central Arkansas's tuition ($17,258) is more expensive than Western New Mexico ($14,354).
  • Central Arkansas's acceptance rate (91.21%) is lower than Central Arkansas (91.21%).
  • Central Arkansas has higher yield (30.31%) than Central Arkansas (30.31%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,050.
  • Western New Mexico's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Central Arkansas (14 to 1).
  • Central Arkansas (9,913 students) is larger than Western New Mexico (3,378 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Western New Mexico ($10,473) has higher amount of financial aid than Central Arkansas ($8,652).
  • Central Arkansas's graduation rate (50%) is higher than Western New Mexico (31%).
University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas

Public, 4 years • Conway, AR #13 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,118 In-State
$17,258 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,652
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
91.21% Acceptance Rate
30.31% Yield
Enrollment
7,994 Undergraduate
1,919 Graduate
1,446 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
525 Faculties (full-time)
1,341 Staffs (full-time)
$65,269 Faculty Salary
$45,681 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,500 annual charge
-3,598 capacity
Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University

Public, 4 years • Silver City, NM #7 in New Mexico more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,868 In-State
$14,354 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,473
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
2,377 Undergraduate
1,001 Graduate
1,194 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
100 Faculties (full-time)
340 Staffs (full-time)
$62,058 Faculty Salary
$45,190 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,990 annual charge
-377 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,950 annual charge
Graduation
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