Lowest net price for middle-income families in Arkansas

Christian colleges with the lowest average yearly price after grants for families earning $30,000 to $75,000.

Lowest net price for middle-income families in Arkansas5 schools

5 schools qualify, ranked by net price for families earning $30,000–$75,000.

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 net price for families earning $30,000 to $75,000 from federal data (College Scorecard); it covers students who receive federal aid.
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by that net price, lowest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR · Private nonprofit
- $12,468 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 34% graduate
2
Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould, AR · Private nonprofit
- $15,224 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 36% graduate
3
Champion Christian College
Hot Springs, AR · Private nonprofit
- $16,150 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 0% graduate
4
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
- $16,902 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 72% graduate
5
Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit
- $18,888 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 69% graduate

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
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%
John Brown University	$20,397	$21,250	$53,907	72%
Harding University	$22,130	$26,500	$52,876	69%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.