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Overview |
Arkansas State University | IPFW | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #848 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 9,069 students)
Arkansas State University vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or IPFW?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at IPFW than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($20,403.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Arkansas State University ($11,951 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 0.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($10,100 vs. $10,111)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 51% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($11,225 vs. $7,432)
Arkansas State University vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 93 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or IPFW? 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 IPFW and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $2,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/