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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 12,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #862 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $4,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,481 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $5,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 1,828 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 51.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $214 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Fort Hays State University | ||
| 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 Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 12,949 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Fort Hays State University?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Fort Hays State University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,580.00 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 Fort Hays State University ($12,011 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 19.1% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,481 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Fort Hays State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 108.4% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($11,225 vs. $5,387)
Arkansas State University vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Fort Hays State University? 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 Fort Hays State University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,718)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/