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Little Rock, AR · Siloam Springs, AR
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | John Brown University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | No data reported | $20,397/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | No data reported | $17,484/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $14,000 | $21,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | No data reported | $17,210/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $16,655/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $21,433/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $24,627/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $148/mo | $225/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $10,362/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $8,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | No data reported | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $2,100/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | No data reported | $44,710/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | No data reported | $31,756/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | No data reported | $31,756/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1070–1340 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1195 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 21–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 21–28 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 1,545 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 1,045 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 384 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 37% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 48% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | No data reported | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | No data reported | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | No data reported | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $73,827/yr | $53,907/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $52,014–$113,198 | $36,159–$85,072 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 66% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 73% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 68% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 40% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $66,491/yr | $46,114/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 86% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | No data reported | 67% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 84% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 82% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 19% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $71,116/yr | $49,481/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 100% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Visual & Performing Arts 10% · Psychology 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 100% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | No data reported | Visual & Performing Arts — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | No data reported | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | No data reported | Engineering — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | No data reported | Health Professions — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $115,173/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $97,090/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,571 | 1,471 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,896 | 402 |
| Average professor pay | $8,573/mo | $7,468/mo |
| Full-time professors | 60% | 96% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $29,172 | $52,350 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Siloam Springs, AR |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1879 | 1919 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institutions | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.6% | 10% |
| Men | 15% | 45% |
| Women | 85% | 55% |
| White students | 57% | 66% |
| Black students | 12% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 13% |
| Asian students | 8.3% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5.7% |
| Other / not reported | 6.3% | 1.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 50% | 4.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 74% | 7.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $42,386/yr | $9,542/yr |
| Endowment | $384.9M | $188.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 177 | 1,145 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,800/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | No | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No data reported | No |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 9 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 198 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $1.8M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $3.5M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $3.5M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $10,042 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.