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Overview |
Arkansas State University | ATU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Russellville, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 9,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #927 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | atu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | ATU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $5,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $12,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | ATU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 5,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | ATU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | ATU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $183 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | ATU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | ATU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | ATU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 9,445 students)
Arkansas State University vs. ATU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or ATU?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 18.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Arkansas State University than Arkansas Tech University ($12,744.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than ATU ($12,011 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 10.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,157 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 33% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,225 vs. $8,440)
Arkansas State University vs. ATU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or ATU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ATU or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. ATU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or ATU? 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 ATU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($183 vs. $201)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/