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Overview |
Arkansas State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $19,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $8,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 24,521 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 5,806 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 860/1150 | ||
| 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 | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $392 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 5,114 students)
Arkansas State University vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or GSU- Grambling?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 39.6% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at Arkansas State University than Grambling State University ($13,248.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than GSU- Grambling ($13,002 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 1% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,990 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Grambling State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 22.3% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($10,720 vs. $8,763)
Arkansas State University vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 217 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Grambling State University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $3,600 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $32,400)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $18,497 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($19,500 vs. $37,997)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($201 vs. $392)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/