- Both University of Central Arkansas and Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston State) are public.
- University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR and Sam Houston State is located in Huntsville, TX.
- Sam Houston State has more expensive tuition of $19,020 than University of Central Arkansas ($17,258).
- Sam Houston State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.39% than University of Central Arkansas (89.95%).
- Sam Houston State has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than University of Central Arkansas (1,050).
- Sam Houston State is larger with 21,480 students than University of Central Arkansas (9,913 students).
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| #13 in Arkansas | Rankings | #255 in National Universities #31 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Conway, AR | Location | Huntsville, TX |
| Known as | Sam Houston State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,118 Arkansas residents $17,258 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,228 Texas residents $19,020 out-of-state |
| $7,162 Arkansas residents $12,443 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,954 Texas residents $16,298 out-of-state |
| $8,652 | Financial Aid | $8,466 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 89.95% | Acceptance Rate | 74.39% |
| 40.16% | Yield | 31.19% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,913 | Total Students | 21,480 |
| 7,994 | Undergraduate | 18,235 |
| 1,919 | Graduate | 3,245 |
| 1,446 | Online Enrollment | 5,098 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $42,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) $4,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) $6,008 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 525 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 804 Full-time 212 Part-time |
| 1,341 Full-time 214 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,210 Full-time 285 Part-time |
| $65,269 for Faculties $45,681 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,548 for Faculties $60,069 Part-time |