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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Grand Junction, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 8,995 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #856 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mesastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $8,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $23,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $15,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $7,698 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 10,631 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 8,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $224 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 8,995 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Colorado Mesa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Colorado Mesa?
- Colorado Mesa University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,592.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Colorado Mesa than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($23,192.00 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 Colorado Mesa ($13,002 vs. $15,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 5.9% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($11,100 vs. $11,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Colorado Mesa University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 39.3% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($10,720 vs. $7,698)
Arkansas State University vs. Colorado Mesa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Colorado Mesa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Mesa or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 136 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Colorado Mesa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Colorado Mesa? 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 Colorado Mesa and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Colorado Mesa University (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,750)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/