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Overview |
Arkansas State University | CCSU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | New Britain, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 9,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | ccsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | CCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $17,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $7,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | CCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 8,282 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 6,255 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 75.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | CCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | CCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | CCSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | CCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | CCSU | ||
| 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
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 9,712 students)
Arkansas State University vs. CCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or CCSU?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 7.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at CCSU than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,940.00 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 CCSU ($13,002 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 14.5% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,100 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 34.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,720 vs. $7,949)
Arkansas State University vs. CCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or CCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 77 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. CCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or CCSU? 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 CCSU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/