Best Christian colleges for NAIA athletes in Arkansas
Christian colleges that compete in NAIA athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for NAIA athletes in Arkansas4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Arkansas.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Competes in NAIA (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- NAIA athletics
- Chapel twice a week
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown University | $20,397 | $21,250 | $53,907 | 72% |
| Crowley's Ridge College | $16,315 | $26,228 | $39,533 | 36% |
| Central Baptist College | $12,287 | $22,250 | $46,789 | 34% |
| Williams Baptist University | $15,745 | $21,820 | $38,484 | 26% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.