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Overview |
Arkansas State University | ECSU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/28 | ||
| 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 | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 4,082 students)
Arkansas State University vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or ECSU?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 6.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Arkansas State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,744.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than ECSU ($12,011 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 59.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,100 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 2.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,225 vs. $10,993)
Arkansas State University vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/