| Sam Houston State vs. Central Arkansas |
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|---|---|---|
#337 in National Universities #39 in Texas 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,135 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,963 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,040 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier90.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.49% |
| Lower21.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.64% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,039 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,112 |
| Larger17,787 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,268 |
| Larger3,252 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,844 |
| Larger4,590 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,067 | Number of faculty | 686 |
| Higher$73,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,298 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.