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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 9,246 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Arkansas State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($13,248.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($13,002 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 15.3% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,100 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Arkansas State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 25.1% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,720 vs. $8,569)
Arkansas State University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 133 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $6,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/