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Overview |
Arkansas State University | CSU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Chico, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 14,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | csuchico.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $16,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $15,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $10,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 65% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 22,263 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 20,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $52,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $175 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 14,032 students)
Arkansas State University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or CSU?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 25% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at CSU than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($17,622.00 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 CSU ($13,002 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 44.3% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,100 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than California State University Chico (95% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 3.8% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($10,720 vs. $10,331)
Arkansas State University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 85 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or CSU? 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 CSU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $16,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $36,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/