- University of Central Arkansas is a public school while Abilene Christian University is a private school.
- University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR and Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, TX.
- Abilene Christian University has more expensive tuition of $42,380 than University of Central Arkansas ($17,258).
- Abilene Christian University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.06% than University of Central Arkansas (89.95%).
- Abilene Christian University has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than University of Central Arkansas (1,050).
- University of Central Arkansas is larger with 9,913 students than Abilene Christian University (5,079 students).
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| #13 in Arkansas | Rankings | #13 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Conway, AR | Location | Abilene, TX |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,118 Arkansas residents $17,258 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $42,380 |
| $7,162 Arkansas residents $12,443 out-of-state | Graduate | $24,174 |
| $8,652 | Financial Aid | $24,769 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 89.95% | Acceptance Rate | 58.06% |
| 40.16% | Yield | 16.33% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,913 | Total Students | 5,079 |
| 7,994 | Undergraduate | 3,211 |
| 1,919 | Graduate | 1,868 |
| 1,446 | Online Enrollment | 1,513 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $42,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) $4,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) $6,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 525 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 272 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| 1,341 Full-time 214 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 810 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $65,269 for Faculties $45,681 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,618 for Faculties $58,579 Part-time |