- Houston Baptist University (HBU) is a private school while University of Central Arkansas is a public school.
- HBU is located in Houston, TX and University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR.
- HBU has more expensive tuition of $38,100 than University of Central Arkansas ($17,258).
- HBU has tighter acceptance rate of 69.01% than University of Central Arkansas (89.95%).
- HBU has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than University of Central Arkansas (1,050).
- University of Central Arkansas is larger with 9,913 students than HBU (4,257 students).
Houston Baptist University View More Rivals | University of Central Arkansas View More Rivals | |
| #59 in Texas | Rankings | #13 in Arkansas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Conway, AR |
HBU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,100 | Undergraduate | $10,118 Arkansas residents $17,258 out-of-state |
| $11,475 | Graduate | $7,162 Arkansas residents $12,443 out-of-state |
| $23,996 | Financial Aid | $8,652 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 69.01% | Acceptance Rate | 89.95% |
| 11.64% | Yield | 40.16% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,257 | Total Students | 9,913 |
| 2,823 | Undergraduate | 7,994 |
| 1,434 | Graduate | 1,919 |
| 1,237 | Online Enrollment | 1,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) $5,580 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) $4,500 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,605 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 131 Full-time 142 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 525 Full-time 154 Part-time |
| 391 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,341 Full-time 214 Part-time |
| $69,140 for Faculties $64,407 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,269 for Faculties $45,681 Part-time |