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Overview |
Arkansas State University | LSUA | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 5,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $8,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $6,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 73.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $183 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | LSUA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 5,330 students)
Arkansas State University vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or LSUA?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 45% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($7,176.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.8% higher at Arkansas State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($13,248.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Arkansas State University ($8,081 vs. $13,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 15.6% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,598 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Louisiana State University Alexandria (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 55.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($10,720 vs. $6,874)
Arkansas State University vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 138 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or LSUA? 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 LSUA and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $300 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $1,793 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $19,500)
- LSUA graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($183 vs. $201)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/