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Overview |
Arkansas State University | LSUS | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1090/1140 | ||
| 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 | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 LSUS based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 8,721 students)
Arkansas State University vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or LSUS?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 21.8% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Arkansas State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,744.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Arkansas State University ($7,587 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 1.2% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,100 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Louisiana State University Shreveport (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 13.1% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,225 vs. $9,929)
Arkansas State University vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 59 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or LSUS? 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 LSUS and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $3,500 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,000)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport and Arkansas State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport and Arkansas State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/