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Overview |
Arkansas State University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 1,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $35,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $35,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $29,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $23,692 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 928/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $193 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 1,539 students)
Arkansas State University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 389.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($35,120.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.1% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($35,120.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($13,002 vs. $29,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 3.2% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,760 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Arkansas State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 121% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($23,692 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 73 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/