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Overview |
Arkansas State University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 13,190 students)
Arkansas State University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Arkansas State University than East Tennessee State University ($12,744.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than ETSU ($12,011 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,613 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 28.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,225 vs. $8,739)
Arkansas State University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 20 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State 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 $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/