- Both University of Central Arkansas and Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) are public.
- University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR and SFA is located in Nacogdoches, TX.
- SFA has more expensive tuition of $20,680 than University of Central Arkansas ($17,258).
- SFA has tighter acceptance rate of 65.43% than University of Central Arkansas (89.95%).
- SFA has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than University of Central Arkansas (1,050).
- SFA is larger with 11,327 students than University of Central Arkansas (9,913 students).
University of Central Arkansas View More Rivals | Stephen F Austin State University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Arkansas | Rankings | #44 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Conway, AR | Location | Nacogdoches, TX |
| Known as | SFA | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,118 Arkansas residents $17,258 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,600 Texas residents $20,680 out-of-state |
| $7,162 Arkansas residents $12,443 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,433 Texas residents $14,993 out-of-state |
| $8,652 | Financial Aid | $8,620 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 89.95% | Acceptance Rate | 65.43% |
| 40.16% | Yield | 32.28% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,913 | Total Students | 11,327 |
| 7,994 | Undergraduate | 9,905 |
| 1,919 | Graduate | 1,422 |
| 1,446 | Online Enrollment | 2,653 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $42,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) $4,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 525 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 530 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 1,341 Full-time 214 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,412 Full-time 269 Part-time |
| $65,269 for Faculties $45,681 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,076 for Faculties $50,852 Part-time |