| UAPB vs. Central Arkansas |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's 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 | ||
| cheaper$9,375 Arkansas Residents $17,955 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,076 Arkansas Residents $17,257 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State |
| More$12,219 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,963 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower985 SAT 16 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,040 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter41.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.49% |
| Lower15.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.64% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Smaller2,005 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,112 |
| Smaller1,817 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,268 |
| Smaller188 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,844 |
| Smaller138 | Online Student Population | Larger1,352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower40% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,420) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,266) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 178 | Number of faculty | 686 |
| Lower$55,759 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$67,298 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.