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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 934 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Martin Methodist College?
- Martin Methodist College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Arkansas State University than Martin Methodist College ($12,744.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Martin Methodist College ($12,011 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 17.4% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,600 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 24.2% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($11,225 vs. $9,039)
Arkansas State University vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Martin Methodist College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Martin Methodist College? 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 Martin Methodist College and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,900)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,315)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/