University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) vs East Arkansas Community College

In the realm of higher education, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana and East Arkansas Community College stand out as two distinct institutions offering diverse academic opportunities. With an acceptance rate of 100%, UAHT welcomes students from all backgrounds, while EACC boasts a slightly more selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 98%. Both institutions offer a wide range of programs, with UAHT excelling in fields like Business, Education, and Health Professions, and EACC specializing in areas such as Agriculture, Business, and Healthcare. While UAHT's student body comprises 53% female and 47% male students, EACC's student population is evenly split between genders. With graduation rates of 25% and 18% respectively, both institutions are committed to providing students with the necessary support to achieve their academic goals. Delve into the comprehensive comparison table below to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	East Arkansas Community College	University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Overview
Location	Forrest City, Arkansas	Hope, Arkansas
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	49.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $17,340 Out of state: $17,940	In state: $20,482 Out of state: $21,532
Average net price	$7,295	$7,046
Tuition	In state: $2,940 Out of state: $3,540	In state: $2,310 Out of state: $3,360
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $5,589	98.0% Average amount $5,419
Students receiving federal student loan	2.0% Average amount $3,340
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,056 Men 33.4% Women 66.6%	1,191 Men 31.6% Women 68.4%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.3%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Transportation and Logistics Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Precision Production
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.7%	43.0%
Dropout rate	46.3%	51.4%
Transferred out	6.8%	3.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $34,692 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,439 Year 2: $20,687 Year 3: $24,373 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $26,945