Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Memphis Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Arkansas UNT SIUE University of North Alabama LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Central Arkansas Wright State Murray State University Northwest Missouri State University-Springfield| Arkansas State University Main Campus | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Arkansas State University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Arkansas State University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $16,870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Bethel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 625/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Bethel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $292 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Bethel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Bethel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Bethel | ||
| 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 Bethel based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 2,974 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 135.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Bethel than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,870.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Bethel ($13,002 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 5.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,537 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Bethel University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 2.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($10,720 vs. $10,423)
Arkansas State University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 160 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Bethel University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,250)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($201 vs. $292)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/