| HBU vs. Central Arkansas |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region VI Universities #30 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$39,430 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,870 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State |
| More$25,027 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,963 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,090 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter84.44% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.49% |
| Lower10.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.64% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA 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 | ||
| Smaller4,276 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,112 |
| Smaller2,899 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,268 |
| Smaller1,377 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,844 |
| Smaller1,198 | Online Student Population | Larger1,352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower25% |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 256 | Number of faculty | 686 |
| Higher$74,299 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,298 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.