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Overview |
Arkansas State University | IU East | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 3,039 students)
Arkansas State University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or IU East?
- Indiana University East is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at IU East than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Arkansas State University ($8,837 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 7.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,412 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 42.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,225 vs. $7,874)
Arkansas State University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 127 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or IU East? 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 IU East and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Indiana University East (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $3,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $32,900)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/