John Brown University named top private college in Arkansas: WSJ

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — John Brown University was recently named among the top colleges in the country and the top private school in Arkansas by the Wall Street Journal.

A news release from the university said JBU ranked 358th on the journal’s 2025 America’s Best Colleges in the U.S. list, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. colleges and universities.

The Wall Street Journal ranked the top 500 undergraduate institutions by the value they provide to students based on the learning environment, years to pay off the net price, degree completion rates, the likelihood of higher salaries post-graduation and diversity, the release said.

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“We are grateful that The Wall Street Journal has recognized JBU as one of the top schools in our nation,” John Brown University President Chip Pollard said.

Four other Arkansas schools were listed:

• University of Arkansas (No. 233)

• Harding University (No. 368)

• Arkansas State University (No. 486)

• Arkansas Tech University (No. 491)

JBU was the highest-ranked school in Arkansas in 2020, 2022 and 2024 and ranked second in the 2021 edition. A list was not created in 2023.

To view the full rankings, visit the Wall Street Journal’s website.

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