| Central Arkansas vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region VI Universities #7 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,960 Arkansas Residents $15,690 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,380 Arkansas Residents $10,656 Out-of-State |
| More$8,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,215 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier89.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.33% |
| Lower34.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.75% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,112 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,732 |
| Larger8,268 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,084 |
| Larger1,844 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,648 |
| Smaller1,352 | Online Student Population | Larger1,483 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,024) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,568) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 686 | Number of faculty | 282 |
| Higher$67,298 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,147 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.