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 $17,755 for State residents and $23,521 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 68.80% and graduation rate is 55.40%. 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 | $21,540 | 61% | 69% | 16:1 | 5,121 |
| 2 | University of Arkansas | $9,384 / $25,872 | 77% | 66% | 18:1 | 27,778 |
| 3 | Hendrix College | $49,490 | 70% | 71% | 10:1 | 1,208 |
| 4 | John Brown University | $28,288 | 76% | 72% | 14:1 | 2,516 |
| 5 | Lyon College | $29,415 | 44% | 54% | 10:1 | 655 |
| 6 | Williams Baptist University | $18,500 | 59% | 39% | 14:1 | 496 |
| 7 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $9,080 / $14,120 | 65% | 44% | 17:1 | 4,472 |
| 8 | Arkansas State University-Main Campus | $7,315 / $12,883 | 80% | 53% | 18:1 | 13,709 |
| 9 | University of Central Arkansas | $9,338 / $16,148 | 90% | 43% | 15:1 | 11,177 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $8,366 / $18,957 | 66% | 43% | 12:1 | 10,515 |
| Average | $17,755 / $23,521 | 68.80% | 55.40% | 14.40:1 | 7,765 | |
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.