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Overview |
Arkansas | CBC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | cbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $18,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 269 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 59.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 841/1083 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 564 students)
Arkansas vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or CBC?
- Central Baptist College is 111.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Arkansas than Central Baptist College ($25,420.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than CBC ($16,208 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 64.9% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($7,500 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than University of Arkansas (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Baptist College students is 15.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,788 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. CBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 186 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBC (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CBC (3.15)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than CBC (63.9%)
Arkansas vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or CBC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CBC and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Central Baptist College (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $10,300 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,100)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/