| Central Arkansas vs. Sam Houston State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,118 Arkansas Residents $17,258 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,228 Texas Residents $19,020 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,162 Arkansas Residents $12,443 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,954 Texas Residents $16,298 Out-of-State |
| More$8,652 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,466 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier91.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.63% |
| Favorable30.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.58% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller9,913 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,480 |
| Smaller7,994 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,235 |
| Smaller1,919 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,245 |
| Smaller1,446 | Online Student Population | Larger5,098 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| 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: 4,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculties | 1,016 |
| Lower$65,644 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$72,356 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.