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.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harding University | Searcy, AR | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Hendrix College | Conway, AR | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 4 | John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Lyon College | Batesville, AR | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 6 | Williams Baptist University | Walnut Ridge, AR | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| 7 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia, AR | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Arkansas State University-Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Arkansas is $17,811 for State residents and $22,260 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 66.80% and graduation rate is 53.40%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harding University | $22,230 | 55% | 72% | 16:1 | 4,617 |
| 2 | University of Arkansas | $9,574 / $26,390 | 78% | 68% | 18:1 | 27,562 |
| 3 | Hendrix College | $33,350 | 71% | 65% | 10:1 | 1,077 |
| 4 | John Brown University | $28,924 | 59% | 64% | 14:1 | 2,343 |
| 5 | Lyon College | $30,414 | 50% | 43% | 10:1 | 665 |
| 6 | Williams Baptist University | $18,570 | 69% | 38% | 14:1 | 618 |
| 7 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,410 / $14,630 | 69% | 43% | 17:1 | 4,432 |
| 8 | Arkansas State University-Main Campus | $7,130 / $12,698 | 67% | 53% | 18:1 | 13,106 |
| 9 | University of Central Arkansas | $9,563 / $16,433 | 94% | 46% | 15:1 | 10,335 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $8,366 / $18,957 | 56% | 42% | 12:1 | 8,899 |
| Average | $17,811 / $22,260 | 66.80% | 53.40% | 14.40:1 | 7,365 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Arkansasand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.