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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Blue Mountain, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | bmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $19,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $19,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $15,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $14,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 186 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 50.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1040/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $188 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 922 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Blue Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Blue Mountain College?
- Blue Mountain College is 177.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Blue Mountain College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,120.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Blue Mountain College ($12,011 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 19.5% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,452 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Blue Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 26.8% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,229 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Blue Mountain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Blue Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Mountain College or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 98 points higher than at Blue Mountain College (990)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Blue Mountain College (3.52)
- Blue Mountain College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Blue Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Blue Mountain College? 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 Blue Mountain College and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $6,300 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($18,264 vs. $19,500)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($188 vs. $201)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/