| Central Arkansas vs. Arkansas |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #123 in National Universities #2 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,118 Arkansas Residents $17,258 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,748 Arkansas Residents $28,772 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,162 Arkansas Residents $12,443 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,160 Arkansas Residents $30,220 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,652 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,877 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,110 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier91.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.93% |
| Lower30.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.30% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller9,913 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,936 |
| Smaller7,994 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger26,269 |
| Smaller1,919 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,667 |
| Smaller1,446 | Online Student Population | Larger3,361 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculties | 1,446 |
| Lower$65,644 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,078 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.