Christian colleges where the most freshmen return in Arkansas
Christian colleges ranked by first-year retention: the share of full-time freshmen who come back for a second year.
Christian colleges where the most freshmen return in Arkansas5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by first-year retention.
How this list is made
- Schools in Arkansas.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- Has a first-year retention rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by retention rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 81% of freshmen return
- 72% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | $22,130 | $26,500 | $52,876 | 69% |
| John Brown University | $20,397 | $21,250 | $53,907 | 72% |
| Central Baptist College | $12,287 | $22,250 | $46,789 | 34% |
| Crowley's Ridge College | $16,315 | $26,228 | $39,533 | 36% |
| Champion Christian College | $17,002 | — | — | 0% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.