Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Secondary School Teachers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Pulaski Technical College, and Central Arkansas.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Southeast Arkansas College, UA Fort Smith, Arkansas Tech, and Philander Smith College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider UA Pine Bluff, Mid-South Community College, Southeast Arkansas College, and Pulaski Technical College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider UACCB, Ozarka College, Mid-South Community College, and Harding.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Harding, John Brown, Philander Smith College, and Ouachita Baptist University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Ouachita Baptist University, University of the Ozarks, Williams Baptist College, and Harding.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at John Brown, University of Arkansas, and Harding.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Henderson State, UA Pine Bluff, University of Arkansas, and Central Arkansas.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Philander Smith College, Ouachita Baptist University, University of the Ozarks, and UA Little Rock.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR
Studying Economics (completion in 2007)
• 1/5/2012
"Very excellent schooling. I had no complaints."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | If everyone had my schooling, the world would be a better place. I cannot say enough how incredible this school is. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Arkansas is a school that is up there in the public's eye. The economics program follows suit. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The teachers were a joy to work with. The facilities were excellent. |
| Instruction | 8 | With the exception of a couple teachers, my instruction was excellent. The teachers and TAs were friendly and helpful. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The class work was more time-consuming than challenging, but there were instances where the work was difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There were many hands-on opportunities, but there was an equal amount of book learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | It was almost completely up to me when I wanted my classes to be. Very nice. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The facilities were outstanding! I was very impressed. |
| Social Life | 10 | I made a ton of lifetime friends. It was the best college experience I could have asked for. |
| Placement Services | 8 | Although I met with the career placement staff, I found my job on my own. They were no doubt helpful, though. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | It is amazing. I'm involved, and we do charity, meetings, scholarships and more. |
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