| Central Arkansas vs. Lamar |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,905 Texas Residents $18,745 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,642 Texas Residents $16,022 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,316 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier89.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.41% |
| Favorable34.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.92% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Rank High School Record 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 | ||
| Smaller10,112 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,772 |
| Larger8,268 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,184 |
| Smaller1,844 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,588 |
| Smaller1,352 | Online Student Population | Larger10,722 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower25% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| 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: 2,506) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 686 | Number of faculty | 577 |
| Lower$67,298 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,632 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.