| Arkansas State vs. Central Arkansas |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#343 in National Universities #8 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,754 Arkansas Residents $13,826 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,118 Arkansas Residents $17,258 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,980 Arkansas Residents $12,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,162 Arkansas Residents $12,443 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,371 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,652 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter69.51% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.21% |
| Favorable31.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,190 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,913 |
| Larger8,201 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,994 |
| Larger4,989 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,919 |
| Larger5,823 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,446 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 723 | Number of faculties | 679 |
| Higher$67,737 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$65,644 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.