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Overview |
Arkansas State University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 3,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #850 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $5,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $8,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 2,820 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 2,163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | IU Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 3,045 students)
Arkansas State University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or IU Northwest?
- Indiana University Northwest is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at IU Northwest than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($21,356.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Arkansas State University ($5,553 vs. $13,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 8.4% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,244 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Indiana University Northwest (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 31.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($10,720 vs. $8,153)
Arkansas State University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 160 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or IU Northwest? 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 Northwest and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $3,500 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,030)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/