Best colleges in Arkansas

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- Location: Little Rock, AR
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $11,901
- SAT range: 1020-1180
- Niche grade:  B
#10. University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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- Location: Magnolia, AR
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Net price: $14,141
- SAT range: 930-1140
- Niche grade:  B
#9. Southern Arkansas University
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- Location: Jonesboro, AR
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Net price: $13,560
- SAT range: 1030-1200
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Arkansas State University
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- Location: Batesville, AR
- Acceptance rate: 27%
- Net price: $10,537
- SAT range: 1050-1170
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Lyon College
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- Location: Conway, AR
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- Net price: $14,042
- SAT range: 980-1160
- Niche grade:  B

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#6. University of Central Arkansas
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- Location: Arkadelphia, AR
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $20,074
- SAT range: 1060-1250
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. Ouachita Baptist University
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- Location: Siloam Springs, AR
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Net price: $18,298
- SAT range: 1100-1310
- Niche grade:  A-
#4. John Brown University
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- Location: Searcy, AR
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- Net price: $20,533
- SAT range: 1050-1300
- Niche grade:  A-
#3. Harding University
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- Location: Conway, AR
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $9,968
- SAT range: 1090-1340
- Niche grade:  A-
#2. Hendrix College
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- Location: Fayetteville, AR
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Net price: $15,218
- SAT range: 1050-1220
- Niche grade:  A

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Arkansas
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