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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Arkansas State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Jonesboro, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 13,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | astate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Arkansas State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $6,888 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $12,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $12,011 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $11,225 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Arkansas State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,045 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Arkansas State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Arkansas State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $201 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Arkansas State University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Arkansas State University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Arkansas State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Arkansas State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Arkansas State University?
- Arkansas Baptist College is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,760.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Arkansas State University than Arkansas Baptist College ($12,744.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Arkansas State University ($7,164 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 14.4% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,826 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Arkansas Baptist College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 38.6% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($15,560 vs. $11,225)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Arkansas State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arkansas State University or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Arkansas State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Arkansas State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Arkansas State University and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (38% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $11,500 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $24,500)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $22,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $42,281)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $236 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($201 vs. $437)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/