| Central Arkansas vs. UA Little Rock |
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|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #360 in National Universities #10 in Arkansas 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 | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,911 Arkansas Residents $22,721 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,915 Arkansas Residents $15,547 Out-of-State |
| More$8,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,561 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier89.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter58.78% |
| Favorable34.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.82% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | ||
| Larger10,112 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,216 |
| Larger8,268 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,939 |
| Smaller1,844 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,277 |
| Smaller1,352 | Online Student Population | Larger3,105 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,395) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 686 | Number of faculty | 513 |
| Lower$67,298 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$75,216 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.