by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision.
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We analyzed 14 schools across Arkansas to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named University of Arkansas the best value (no aid) school in Arkansas for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Arkansas is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Arkansas. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $21,516 a year.
Out of the 14 bachelor’s degree schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. A-State is a fairly large public school situated in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Not only is Arkansas State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,770 a year for undergraduates.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas list means University of Central Arkansas is a great place for students working on their degree. This fairly large public school is located in Conway, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Central Arkansas is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Arkansas. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,459 a year.
The quality degree programs at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas. UAFS is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has the honor of being ranked #9 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,224 a year for undergraduates.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas list. This medium-sized public school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has the honor of being ranked #7 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,674 a year for undergraduates.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas list. This small public school is located in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Not only is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,905 a year for undergraduates.
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Henderson State University landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas ranking. Henderson State University is a small public school situated in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
Not only is Henderson State University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $17,118 a year for undergraduates.
Arkansas Tech University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas ranking. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Arkansas Tech University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Arkansas. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,896 a year for undergraduates.
Harding University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Searcy, Arkansas.
Not only is Harding University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,948 a year.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas list. UAPB is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has the honor of being ranked #13 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,688 a year.
University of Arkansas at Monticello came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas ranking. Located in Monticello, Arkansas, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Arkansas at Monticello is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Arkansas. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,177 a year.
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John Brown University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas list. JBU is located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
John Brown University has the honor of being ranked #4 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $38,478 a year.
With a ranking of #13, Ouachita Baptist University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas list. Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Ouachita Baptist University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $38,650 a year.
Hendrix College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Conway, Arkansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Hendrix College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $46,550 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
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