Best ROI Colleges in Arkansas
These are the best-value colleges in Arkansas, ranked by our data-driven ROI score. The score weights earnings premium (30%), payback period (25%), debt-to-earnings (20%), completion rate (15%), and loan repayment (10%). Every number comes from Department of Education data.
10 schools ranked
| # | School | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | 69 |
| 2 | University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR | 69 |
| 3 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | 64 |
| 4 | Hendrix College Conway, AR | 58 |
| 5 | Harding University Searcy, AR | 47 |
| 6 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | 47 |
| 7 | Central Baptist College Conway, AR | 40 |
| 8 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | 38 |
| 9 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | 33 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | 31 |
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How We Rank
Rankings are based on our ROI score (0-100), which weights five quantifiable factors: Earnings Premium (30%), Payback Period (25%), Debt-to-Earnings (20%), Completion Rate (15%), and Loan Repayment (10%). All data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. No subjective criteria are used.
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