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Institutional Characteristics

The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Arkansas. By school type, there are 5 public and 5 private schools in best schools in Arkansas. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Academic Comparison - Best Schools In Arkansas
RankNameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
1 Harding University Searcy, ARPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeBachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
2 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, ARPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
3 Hendrix College Conway, ARPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeBachelor, Master
4 John Brown University Siloam Springs, ARPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeAssociate, Bachelor, Master
5 Lyon College Batesville, ARPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsBachelor's DegreeBachelor
6 Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, ARPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeAssociate, Bachelor, Master
7 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, ARPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
8 Arkansas State University Jonesboro, ARPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
9 University of Central Arkansas Conway, ARPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
10 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, ARPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate

Key Facts Comparison

The average tuition & fees of best schools in Arkansas is $17,863 for State residents and $23,817 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 64.59% and graduation rate is 54.60%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Key Facts Comparison Between Best Schools In Arkansas
RankNameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
1 Harding University $24,888 45.12% 69% 15:14,805
2 University of Arkansas $9,748 / $28,772 78.93% 69% 20:130,936
3 Hendrix College $36,650 60.28% 68% 11:11,144
4 John Brown University $30,832 56.64% 71% 15:12,326
5 Lyon College $31,000 59.84% 38% 9:1496
6 Williams Baptist University $20,330 59.31% 44% 16:1584
7 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus $9,820 / $15,400 63.61% 44% 15:15,094
8 Arkansas State University $7,754 / $13,826 69.51% 52% 15:113,190
9 University of Central Arkansas $10,118 / $17,258 91.21% 50% 14:19,913
10 University of Arkansas at Little Rock $8,455 / $19,210 61.46% 41% 11:18,197
Average$17,863 / $23,81764.59%54.60%14.10:17,669
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