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