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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $257 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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 Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 10,337 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.1% higher at Coastal Carolina than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($28,310.00 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 Coastal Carolina ($12,011 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 5.2% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,100 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 5.8% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($11,225 vs. $10,610)
Arkansas State University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 79 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,930)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($201 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/