| Central Arkansas vs. UAPB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,375 Arkansas Residents $17,955 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,076 Arkansas Residents $17,257 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,219 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower985 SAT 16 ACT |
| Easier89.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter41.18% |
| Favorable34.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.07% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,112 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,005 |
| Larger8,268 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,817 |
| Larger1,844 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller188 |
| Larger1,352 | Online Student Population | Smaller138 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower24% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,420) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,266) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 686 | Number of faculty | 178 |
| Higher$67,298 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,759 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.