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LSU Memphis NSU UL Lafayette Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ULM Arkansas UNT Mississippi State LSUS SIUE University of North Alabama| Arkansas State University Main Campus | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $205 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 10,839 students)
Arkansas State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 7.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($13,142.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($12,011 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 6.9% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,447 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 12% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($12,577 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 17 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
Arkansas State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,865)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/