University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain vs University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Nestled in the heart of Arkansas, University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain and University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton stand as beacons of higher education, each offering unique opportunities for students to pursue their academic aspirations. While both institutions share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects. Rich Mountain boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Morrilton's smaller student body fosters a more intimate learning environment. Explore the comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which institution best aligns with your educational goals and preferences.

	University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain	University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Overview
Location	Mena, Arkansas	Morrilton, Arkansas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	58.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	100.0%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		887
Total number of admissions given out		887
Admitted students who chose to enroll		479
Yield rate		54.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $16,305 Out of state: $16,545	In state: $21,888 Out of state: $22,560
Average net price	$6,080	$7,957
Tuition	In state: $2,328 Out of state: $2,568	In state: $2,448 Out of state: $3,120
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,000 Meal plan: $3,550
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	93.0% Average amount $5,878	96.0% Average amount $4,584
Students receiving federal student loan	19.0% Average amount $4,673	7.0% Average amount $4,517
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $7,201	1.0% Average amount $4,628

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	718 Men 35.2% Women 64.8%	1,953 Men 38.4% Women 61.6%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	0.6%
International students	4.2%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	153	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Culinary and Personal Services Precision Production Business	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	28:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.4%	36.4%
Dropout rate	36.5%	49.2%
Transferred out	2.6%	10.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $26,896 Year 2: $27,497 Year 3: $34,249 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $18,028 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $18,174 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $13,914 Year 2: $8,636 Year 3: N/A Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,337 Year 3: N/A Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,896 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,243 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $53,956 Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $32,738 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,569 Year 2: $27,261 Year 3: $30,813 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $18,547 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A

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