Arkansas State University-Mountain Home vs National Park College

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home and National Park College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Arkansas, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. While both colleges share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while National Park College maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of academic offerings, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home excels in business and healthcare programs, whereas National Park College specializes in technical and vocational fields. Additionally, the student body demographics vary, with Arkansas State University-Mountain Home attracting a slightly larger and more diverse student population. As for graduation rates, National Park College holds a slight edge over Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. To help you make an informed decision about your educational journey, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting these differences and more. Explore the table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Arkansas State University-Mountain Home	National Park College
Overview
Location	Mountain Home, Arkansas	Hot Springs, Arkansas
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	59.0%
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: $21,568 Out of state: $23,128	In state: $20,600 Out of state: $21,830
Average net price	$9,975	$8,524
Tuition	In state: $2,352 Out of state: $3,912	In state: $3,000 Out of state: $4,110
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,480 Meal plan: $2,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	87.0% Average amount $5,366	89.0% Average amount $5,178
Students receiving federal student loan	4.0% Average amount $4,308	24.0% Average amount $4,347
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,246 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%	1,919 Men 37.8% Women 62.2%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	3.8%	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	183
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Arkansas Missouri Pennsylvania	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Precision Production Business Culinary and Personal Services	Health Professions Liberal Arts Automotive Technology Precision Production Business
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	47.7%	26.1%
Dropout rate	35.8%	50.8%
Transferred out	4.6%	10.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,089 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $48,741 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,568 Year 2: $21,166 Year 3: $26,105 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $21,804 Information Science/Studies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,801 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,433 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $24,761 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,262 Year 2: $16,015 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,019 Year 2: $53,045 Year 3: $54,788 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,851 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $50,741 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $40,142 Year 2: $36,312 Year 3: $35,329 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,026 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $25,450 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,305 Year 3: $23,798 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $24,236 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: N/A

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